28 coffees in 1 teaspoon: Sweden issues powdered caffeine warning
Sweden’s National Food Agency (NFA) and Poison Information Centre have issued a joint warning on the possible lethal toxicity of pure caffeine powder.
Archives for January 8, 2016
Light intensity turbo charges nutritional contents of vegetables: Researchers
The nutritional composition of leafy vegetables could be boosted by altering light intensity at harvest, Italian researchers have found.
Winemaking waste shows antioxidant and anti-cholesterol benefits: Study
Researchers say polyphenols from winemaking by-product red grape pomice has potential as a functional ingredient in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
2015 Dietary Guidelines create marketing opportunity for manufacturers, trade groups
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines released Jan. 7 create a marketing opportunity for savvy manufacturers and industry stakeholders to promote their products through educational materials that help consumers better understand how to meet the report’s...
Olive oil polyphenols may boost cognition: Nutrigenomic data
Supplementing the diet with olive oil polyphenols may beneficially affect gene expression linked to brain function, says a new nutrigenomic study from Italy.
FDA seizes $400,000 worth of kratom products in Illinois
Despite an import ban on the substance, kratom-containing products continue to find their way into the country. In the latest action, the Food and Drug Administration has seized 90,000 bottles at a facility in Illinois.
Navigating health conundrums: Nutrients, probiotics and nutrient-microbiome interactions
The general public is just beginning to learn about the true potential of probiotics and the concept that microbes can provide health as well as drive complications previously assigned to germs. The challenge is how do we effectively manage these...
NPA objects to EPA's classification of leftover supplements as 'hazardous waste pharmaceuticals'
The Natural Products Association has objected to a move by the Environmental Protection Agency that would classify leftover dietary supplements as ‘hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.’
Dispatches from FiE, Paris
Refreshment and nutrition drive demand for vegetable ingredients
Vegetable ingredients are winning favor with consumers who value them as a healthy part of their diet, but how will the category evolve in 2016 and beyond?
Oxford Farming Conference
Sainsbury’s director issues ‘perfect nutritional storm’ warning
Action must be taken to tackle the “perfect nutritional storm” created by the obesity crisis and the row about sugar, warns Sainsbury’s director of brand Judith Batchelar.
Italian health ministry cracks down on use of activated charcoal in 'black bread'
Italian health chiefs have taken a tough stance on the use of activated charcoal in baked goods – banning bakers from describing such products as bread and clamping down on health claims.
Resveratrol + exercise may lead to increased mitochondrial capacity
Test participants that consumed resveratrol supplementation after low-intensity exercise training experienced higher mitochondrial capacity in their forearm, says a new study.