This week Down Under
Study: Dairy avoidance in Australia is reaching dangerous levels
One in six adult Australians choose to avoid milk and dairy, three-quarters of whom do so to relieve cramps, bloating or wind.
Archives for May 31, 2016
Niagen shown to be effective against diabetes complications in mice
A new study done on mice suggests that nicotinamide riboside can help restrict the development of insulin resistance and diabetic neuropathy.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2016
How to make supplement packaging sexier
Supplement players need to make their packaging sexier if they are to bat off competition from encroaching healthy food and drink products, says marketing expert.
EFSA panel concludes E 444 limit can be doubled
An EFSA re-evaluation of the safety data for sucrose acetate isobutyrate (E 444) as a food additive has doubled the acceptable daily intake limit (ADI).
Germany backs proposal for legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food
Germany has formally adopted a proposal for a legally binding definition of vegan and vegetarian food - but will it spur the Commission into finally drawing up an EU-wide definition or will it be another barrier to trade for EU manufacturers?
Future microbiome studies boosted by ‘multi-omics’ approach
The combination of multiple ‘omics’ technologies will give greater insights into the gut microbial communities, identifying the populations that inhabit this ecosystem, according to researchers.
Sweet cherry anthocyanins support liver health... for rats at least
Anthocyanins from sweet cherries may protect against diet-induced liver steatosis, or excessive amounts of fat in the liver’s tissue, says a new study with rats.
Tart cherry supplements may speed recovery and boost performance: Study
Short-term supplementation with Montmorency Tart Cherry powder may reduce inflammatory stress and increase performance in aerobically trained individuals, says a new study.
Iron giant: Nestlé aims to iron out discolouration in fortified foods
Alterations to pH, complexation of iron and binding other micronutrients could minimise undesired colour changes in fortified foods, say Nestlé researchers.
Young urban males keenest to experiment
Germans give insect food a definite ‘maybe’
More safety data is needed for insects as a food and feed source a symposium organised by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has heard, with Germans more likely to accept them as a feed rather than food source.