The continuing spread of phytosterols
The Australian and New Zealand markets could soon see cholesterol-lowering milks on sale, as the region's food agency considers comments on a request from Parmalat Australia.
Archives for September 3, 2003
A low-GI sugar?
New tests show that the sugar replacer Isomalt has a very low glycemic index (GI), well below other sugar substitutes, making it an attractive option for food companies trying to get healthier, says its manufacturer Palatinit.
Comvita buys into honey medicines business
Comvita New Zealand has purchased a 50 per cent share in Api-Med Medical Honey, a Cambridge, New Zealand-based joint venture set up to develop medical grade honey products.
Human body may contain hidden obesity treatment
Adding a naturally occurring gut hormone to the diet could help treat obesity, suggest UK researchers writing in today's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Request for phytosterols in milk
The Australian and New Zealand markets could soon see cholesterol-lowering milks on sale, as the region's food agency considers comments on a request from Parmalat Australia.
Algry lifts quality standards
Spanish choline salts manufacturer Algry Quimica announced the completion of its ISO 9001:2000 quality certification process, moving the company closer to a fully integrated quality system, it said.