Surging interest in edible insects prompts safety review
A pan-European list outlining the pros and cons of different insect species, their nutritional content and environmental impact is needed says ANSES.
Archives for April 12, 2015
What does ‘responsible innovation’ really mean?
Many food firms talk about the need for ‘responsible innovation’, but what does this buzzword actually mean to the consumer and the industry?
ESSNA kicks out Protein World as compliance campaign cranked up
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has kicked out Protein World just one week after the UK retailer was busted by the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
Moody microbes? Gut bacteria found to play key role in serotonin production
Our gut microbiota may play a vital role in driving our mood by regulating the production of serotonin in the intestines and blood, say researchers.
Superior bioavailability? Study backs krill oil over fish oil … but not because of phospholipids
Krill oil may have better bioavailability of the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA compared to fish oil, but variations are not because of differences between phospholipids and triglycerides, say researchers.
NY Senator calls for BMPEA to be banned, but such a move would be ‘wasteful’, says NPA
New York Senator Chuck Schumer has called on the FDA to ban any products containing BMPEA, but such a ban would be wasteful, says NPA’s Dr Daniel Fabricant.
Chinese suppliers angling to snare bigger share of natural astaxanthin market
Demand for astaxanthin continues to rise and new suppliers are stepping to the fore to meet that demand. Among the newer players in the market are BGG and InnoBio, both Chinese companies extracting astaxanthin from algae grown in closed systems.
Welch: FDA is OK with actions such as Schneiderman's if they result in stronger industry
If it results in a stronger, more compliant industry, the Food and Drug Administration is supportive of activities such as those undertaken by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, according to a statement from agency official Cara Welch, PhD.
Vitamin D2 vs D3: Same for boosting D levels but D3 superior for sustaining levels?
There is no difference between vitamin D2 and D3 for raising blood levels of the vitamin, but D3 is superior for sustaining those levels, says a new study from Argentina.
Could guar gum help satiety?
Guar gum could hold potential for both short and long term control of appetite, say Japanese researchers.