Agro-waste could provide nano-fibres for probiotics encapsulation
Waste fibres from the agricultural and food processing industry could be used for the nano-encapsulation of bioactives such as probiotics, according to new research.
Archives for July 31, 2011
EFSA health claim opinions
Red yeast rice and creatine win positive health claim opinions (but…)
European health claim experts say the devil may be in the detail of two positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions for red yeast rice and creatine that featured in the final batch of article 13, general function claims issued by...
EFSA health claim opinion
“Some evidence” not enough, says EFSA as it rejects calcium health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found there is “insufficient” evidence linking the triglyceride beta-palmitate with improved calcium absorption in infants.
Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
EFSA boosts Toothfriendly developing world dental campaign
The 20-year-old non-profit group, Toothfriendly, says its efforts to promote dental health have been boosted by recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinions – including non-European, developing world nations.
Fill research gaps and tap sea buckthorn potential, says review
Sea buckthorn berries are an underexploited source of nutrients, says a review, though knowledge gaps remain on the effect of processing on compounds.
Folic acid link to post-natal depression may be genetic
Folic acid supplements during pregnancy might help protect against worsening depression up to 21 months after giving birth, especially in women with a genotype that influences folate metabolism, suggests a new study.
Philippine body wants to test Indian plants, suspects meat contamination
Indian buffalo meat exporters have come under the scanner for possible foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contamination in Philippines, local media has reported.