Obesity raises prostate cancer risk
Obesity not only raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes and blood pressure, but also makes the likelihood of developing prostate cancer more likely, say Portuguese researchers.
Archives for February 4, 2005
Yakult to set up research centre in Belgium
Japanese probiotic drink maker Yakult Honsha will open its first research centre outside of its home market in Belgium this year, demonstrating a commitment to the European market.
Kellogg's healthy eating drive fails to get FSA support
A new nutrition bar chart on every pack of Kellogg's breakfast cereal, enabling Britain's consumers to check salt, sugar and fat content against guideline daily amounts, may cause confusion amid too many conflicting systems, warns the UK Food...
Novel method for food-grade tryptophan production
Food scientists at NIZO have developed a new process for producing the amino acid l-tryptophan, which they claim could remove some of the safety risks associated with the standard method of manufacturing the ingredient, reports Dominique Patton.
Cow genes decide cheese type and quality
A Canadian scientist is claiming that he has identified which cows genes help to determine the quality and type of cheese.
BASF backs novel encapsulation technology
Chemicals giant BASF has invested €2 million in a small German encapsulation business that claims to have developed a novel process that allows for efficient ingredient delivery.