Red Delicious apples packed with disease fighting antioxidants
Consumers and food makers looking to pack an antioxidant punch should plump for specific varieties of apples, say scientists, reports Lindsey Partos.
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Apple study could engender disease-fighting hybrid
Canadian researchers have identified certain types of apple with superior polyphenol content and antioxidant action, a discovery that highlights the potential for developing a disease-fighting super fruit, writes Jess Halliday.
FSANZ to allow vitamin-enriched drinks under amended law
Australian beverage makers will be able to add defined amounts of vitamins and minerals to mainstream products under regulatory changes being proposed by the food authorities, writes Dominique Patton.
VitaCube open to R&D acquisitions
VitaCube has signaled that it sees the future of its food and beverage portfolio in innovative ingredients, by signing a strategic license agreement with technology transfer company UTEK, reports Jess Halliday.
Consumer groups lobby MEPs to support nutritional profiling
Almost two thirds of people believe that food manufacturers should not be allowed to make a low-fat claim on foods if they are also high in sugar, according to a survey carried out by the UK consumer campaign group Which!
Inulin moves into new positioning for weight management
Inulin is low-glycaemic and can be used in foods designed for weight management, says one of the leading suppliers of the fibre, Sensus.
InterHealth patent protects Super CitriMax process
InterHealth Nutraceuticals has succeeded in protecting the manufacturing process behind Super CitriMax with the award of a new US patent, reports Jess Halliday.
Breastfeeding lowers children's blood pressure
Breastfeeding is as good for children's blood pressure as exercise and dietary salt restriction, finds a new study.
Calcium absorption depends on compound
Fortified food and drink makers should bear in mind the bioavailability of different forms of calcium, according to new research investigating the fortification systems used in orange juice brands.