POM under fire again in class action suit over deceptive claims
POM Wonderful has come under fire again for allegedly misleading and deceiving consumers about the health benefits of its antioxidant-packed wares in a new class action lawsuit.
Archives for February 20, 2012
Germany calls for plant stanol-sterol safety review over heart health concerns
Plant sterol and stanol consumption by those like children who do not have raised cholesterol could itself lead to heart problems, the German foods safety agency has said.
UK Dept of Health: ‘Contains glucosamine’ an implied health claim
The UK Department of Health has indicated nutrition-style claims like ‘contains glucosamine’ or ‘contains probiotics’ will be deemed implied health claims if they are the subject of negative EFSA opinions.
Alginate supplement may fill you up for longer: Study
Supplementing meals with solutions containing alginates from seaweed may increase the feeling of fullness and decrease subsequent energy intake, says a new study from Denmark.
Aussie start-up eyes fortified dairy and juice market with “innovative” encapsulation technology
Brisbane-based food technology start-up Progel has an encapsulation technology that will enable manufacturers to develop new ranges of innovative foods with higher levels of active, according to the CEO of the company.
Quercetin-glucosamine-chondroitin mix shows joint health potential
Combining quercetin with the established joint health ingredients glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, suggests new data from Japan.