Study claims organic milk offers no nutritional advantages
A new study has suggested that there may be little nutritional difference between conventional and organic milk.
Archives for April 22, 2010
New standardized PACs test could unite cranberry industry
A team of US, French and Chinese scientists have produced what they believe to be a standardized test for the proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries, with hopes to unite the industry.
Eggshell calcium tests safe for heavy metals, says ESM
Eggshell ingredient firm ESM Technologies says that recent independent tests on its calcium ingredient have verified that heavy metal levels are well below legal limits, which the firm hopes will boost its uptake as a natural source of calcium.
China approves omega-3 for food use
Fish oil-derived omega-3 oils and powder forms DHA and EPA can now be incorporated in foods and beverages in China after winning approval from Chinese authorities.
New look for FoodManufacture.co.uk
One of NutraIngredients.com’s sister websites, www.foodmanufacture.co.uk, received a new look this week with a full redesign, daily dedicated news updates, easier navigation, and many new features.
Spend on science not marketing for a positive health claim: EFSA scientist
Companies should put more money into studies to substantiate the science of probiotics, perhaps at the cost of marketing, a member of EFSA’s evaluating panel has said.
Probiotic juice buoyant amid claim rejections
Sales of the world’s first probiotic juice, ProViva, have not been dented by the raft of probiotic strain negative opinions flowing from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with sales jumping eight per cent in the first quarter of 2010.
Omega-3 infant formula complaint not scientifically sound, says expert
A leading omega-3 scientist has dismissed renewed claims that Martek’s DHA and ARA fatty acids should be banned in infant formulas.