Bucking the health trend
Buckwheat should be considered as a health food, according to researchers in Madrid, who found that the fibre has both prebiotic and cholesterol-lowering properties.
Archives for June 10, 2003
Martek gains novel foods approval for DHA oil
US company Martek Biosciences has been granted European novel food status for its microalgae-derived DHA oil. The ingredient can now be used in certain dairy products, cereals, supplements and medical foods in the EU.
New agreement for Probi
Swedish biotech company Probi has signed a licence agreement with the Australian probiotics supplier Health World, giving the Australian firm the right to market products containing one of Probi's patented bacteria on the Australian and NZ market.
Valio adds LGG to infant formula
Finnish dairy company Valio has seen the launch of two infant nutrition products this spring, both in Finland and abroad, featuring the probiotic lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus Gorbach & Goldin (LGG).
Chinese alternative for dementia treatment
A herb used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine could treat some of the dementia resulting from stroke just as effectively as conventional drugs prescribed for the condition, suggests new research.