Archives for April 13, 2004

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Vitamin C supplement could cut heart disease and diabetes

Vitamin C appears to reduce levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation and possibly a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol levels, shows research for the first time. The findings could provide tools to beat heart disease and...

Ginger may relieve morning sickness

Ginger could relieve the nausea and vomiting experienced by pregnant women to a similar extent as vitamin B6, say Australian researchers.

Blanket ban for food additives in jelly mini-cups?

One year after the European Parliament cleared a permanent ban on the use of the food additive konjac in jelly confectionery amid fears that children could choke on the sweets, the European Commission has temporarily suspended the sale of all jelly...

Food science dives deeper into texture

High prices for soya raw materials keep on rolling, but new research from the Netherlands confirms the benefits that soya proteins can offer food manufacturers on the hunt for meat substitutes.

New safety test may resolve kava dispute

A new safety test on the herbal kava could help bring it back onto European markets, according to industry lobbyists meeting recently with German authorities.