Kemin wins safety certification for Belgian ingredients facility
Carotenoid player Kemin has gained a Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) that is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Archives for January 19, 2012
Research unravels mechanisms of beneficial components in red wine
Both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic compounds in red wine have separate and potentially beneficial or protective effects that could reduce the risk of heart disease, say researchers.
Cargill welcomes EU barley beta-glucan-cholesterol claim as innovation driver
Agrofood giant Cargill is alerting the world to look out for more food labels bearing its Barliv-branded barley beta-glucan in 2012 after winning a positive cholesterol-lowering opinion from the European Union science agency last month.
‘Shocking and disturbing’ spiking findings on Dr Oz show must be addressed, warns expert
The supplement trade must do more to combat the threat of spiking with unauthorized drugs or its critics will seize upon data unveiled on the Dr Oz show this week as further evidence that the industry is under-regulated, experts have warned.
Lipozene weight loss class action reignites konjac efficacy debate
A class action complaint has been filed in California alleging that the maker of Lipozene weight loss supplements - which contain glucomannan from konjac root – is making false and misleading claims about their efficacy.
Low dose omega-3 supplements show (minor) benefits in overweight people
Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids increased levels of a hormone linked to diabetes, but had no effect on inflammation in overweight people, says a new study from Denmark.
Chinese herbal flavonoid shows hangover busting potential
A flavonoid from the Chinese herb Hovenia dulcis may counter the detrimental effects of alcohol consumption and offer a potential hangover supplement, suggests new research from UCLA.
Magnesium may reduce stroke risk: Meta-analysis
Increased intakes of magnesium in the diet may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new meta-analysis from Sweden.