Very high omega-3 intakes linked to big health benefits
Intakes of omega-3 exceeding levels consumed by the general US population may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study with Yup'ik Eskimos.
Archives for February 18, 2010
Red yeast rice not a novel food, says EC panel
Fermented red yeast rice can be used in supplements without novel foods approval, says an EC panel following evidence of prior use in Italy.
Naturex Foundation reports progress in Morocco, Peru and India
The Naturex Foundation, an initiative of French ingredients firm Naturex, has reported good progress on its three ongoing community projects in places from where it sources raw materials.
EFSA finds no safety concern over food supplement coating
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) found that the use of basic methacrylate polymer (BMC), a substance long used for similar purposes in pharmaceutical products, has no safety concerns as a glazing agent in food supplements at the proposed use levels.
Special edition: Antioxidants
Differentiation holds the key to antioxidant success: Expert
In the third part of our series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients talks to Jeff Blumberg, professor of antioxidants at Tuft University, and finds out why we need differentiation in the antioxidant field.
EU weight management and sports claims under threat: consultant
Nutrition claims such as low-GI that have not made it onto official annex of the 2006 nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) register have technically been illegal since January 19 and could be prosecuted, according to a UK-based consultant.
US functional beverage growth slows: Mintel
A cooling in the market for energy drinks and fortified waters have contributed to a growth slowdown in the $8.6bn US functional beverages market, according to market researcher Mintel.
Food science salaries continue to rise
The median salary for those working in food science has increased by more than four percent over the past two years and recruitment is stable, according to the 2009 IFT Membership Employment & Salary Survey.