Pineapple ‘waste’ could provide bromelain extract for ingredient use
Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.
Archives for February 8, 2012
Low vitamin D status is ‘prevalent’ in trauma patients
Many trauma patients may be predisposed to muscle weakness and bone fractures due to low levels of vitamin D, say researchers.
Dispatches from Probiotic Summit
EFSA is right to dismiss “overrated” peer-reviewed probiotic science: Consultant
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) should discount probiotic studies that have passed peer-review and been published in even the most prestigious nutrition science journals, because the peer-review process itself “is overrated”, says a leading...
Private label supplements maker Reliance moves into new site
New Jersey-based private label supplements maker Reliance has opened a new eco-friendly facility that will consolidate all of its activities under one roof.
Vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce colon cancer risk: Rat study
Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens, according to new research in rats.
GOED aims to file omega-3 cardio health claims petition by year-end
Global omega-3 EPA and DHA organization GOED is aiming to submit a petition for an authorized health claim about long chain omega-3s and coronary heart disease risk reduction by the end of the year.
Closing arguments in FTC case vs POM Wonderful set for March 6
The verdict in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) high-profile false advertising case against POM Wonderful is expected early next month.