Phytopharm near to deal on hoodia products?
UK firm Phytopharm, which has isolated the appetite-suppressing ingredients in the desert plant hoodia, says it is in advanced talks to license its compound to a food industry partner.
Archives for December 6, 2004
Antioxidant, B vitamin combo to slow dementia?
Combining B vitamins with a powerful antioxidant could lower blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine enough to prevent dementia, claims a UK research firm preparing to test the theory in clinical trials.
Caseinate alternative from Arla ingredients unit
Dutch firm Arla Foods Ingredients launches a new milk protein onto the competitive dairy protein market, positioned as an alternative to caseinates in salami formulations.
Supplement industry still needs to allay vitamin E worries
Consumers remain concerned by the conclusions of the recent meta-study on vitamin E and may be putting their lives at risk, according to a study released last week.
Honey, royal jelly fight tumour growth
Natural honey-bee products such as propolis, royal jelly, caffeic acid, honey and venom could one day be used to help prevent cancer, say Croatian researchers.
Lutein, zeaxanthin offer cataract protection, new research
Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids found in dark leafy green vegetables, were nearly 10 times more powerful than the antioxidant vitamin E in protecting human eye cells from UV-induced damage, report US researchers.
US goes Hispanic with its cheese ingredients
Americans are going Hispanic with their cheese ingredients, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB).