dispatches from codex alimentarius, geneva
Codex backs work on international standard for quinoa
Bolivia and the US have been given the go ahead to work on an international standard for quinoa by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).
Archives for July 13, 2015
Beta-glucan may ease exercise-induced immune suppression in less active people: Wellmune study
Daily supplements of the baker’s yeast beta glucan ingredient Wellmune may improve mucosal immunity post-exercise amongst general, non-exercising adults, says a new study from the University of North Texas.
Shiseido's on the cusp of finding a cure for baldness...
After ten years of scientific research, Japanese personal care player, Shiseido has patented its RepliCel Hair-01 (RCH-01) hair regeneration technology.
LGG may ‘transiently’ boost anti-inflammatory functions in the gut microbiota: Human data
The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ATCC 53103 may not change the host’s gut microbiota but may stimulate anti-inflammatory activities of microbes already resident, says a new study.
Lab meat, plant proteins and insects: Which alternative proteins will feed the world?
The quest for alternatives to animal-derived proteins has led to a huge amount of innovation - some proteins are already thriving on the market and others have some way to go. FoodNavigator looks at the latest trends at IFT.