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Archives for July 18, 2010
DISPATCHES FROM IFT
CLA may ease airways for asthmatics: Cognis
Daily supplements of CLA (conjugated linoleic acids) may improve the airway hyper-reactivity in asthmatics, suggests a new study.
Denmark warns consumers off black cohosh
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) has issued a consumer warning about food supplements containing black cohosh after becoming aware of several websites promoting the menopausal herb.
Dispatches from IFT
Nestlé expands novel nutrient bioavailability
A new source of iron may enhance the fortification of foods and overcome the challenges to taste and color, a Nestlé researcher has reported.
Dispatches from IFT
Solae discussing omega-3 form soy at IFT
Solae expects its new steariodonic acid omega-3 from genetically modified soybeans to be ready for market launch in 2012, and is now sending out samples so food manufacturers can test it in applications.
POM sues Coke over pomegranate claims
POM Wonderful, the Californian-based pomegranate juice leader in the US, is suing Coca-Cola over claims it has been making for a Minute Maid juice containing pomegranate.