Fructose intolerance?
Food makers could one day face demand for fructose-free products as preliminary findings link the sugar found in fruits to a role in gastrointestinal disorders.
Archives for October 12, 2003
Natural response to SARS fears
New Zealand's Comvita has developed a manuka honey, thought to enhance the immune system, especially for the Asian market. It is enriched with a combination of traditional Chinese herbs.
Cargill-Cerestar build cereal bar team
The ingredient specialists Cargill-Cerestar are launching new cereal bar systems at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe in response to increasing demand from food manufacturers and consumers.
Numico gets rid of Indian unit
Royal Numico has announced the sale of its Mumbai-based dairy and baby food activities Nutricia India to a consortium of four Indian companies, for an undisclosed sum.
Magnesium linked to heart disease risk
Magnesium appears to be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, report researchers, urging further study to find if increased intake of the mineral can protect against the disease.