Spanish firm patents polyphenol extraction process
A Spanish company, specialising in developing nutraceuticals from vegetable fats, has patented a process to obtain a concentrated polyphenol product from the waste water of olives.
Archives for September 17, 2003
Goodbye Flachsmann and hello to Frutarom
Visitors expecting to see flavours company Flachsmann at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe exhibition will take note of the 'Flachsmann is now Frutarom' motto. The company - recently taken over by Israeli company Frutarom - has been christened...
New findings reopen liquorice debate
Chemicals in liquorice, not only eaten in confectionery but also used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders, could have an effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference this week.
Scientists continue to question Chinese herbals
Ingredients in Chinese herbal medicines may vary widely depending on the manufacturer, said scientists speaking at a conference this week. This could have implications for the safety and efficacy of the medication, they suggest.
Avocado, soy oil mixture may help osteoarthritis
A product made with avocado and soybean oils by French firm Laboratoires Expanscience could slow down and help repair some of the damage caused by osteoarthritis, suggests laboratory research.