Health and cost concerns driving alternative protein demand
Cosucra plans to take advantage of the rapidly growing alternative protein market by show how pea protein can tie into current health concerns and cut costs.
Archives for November 10, 2005
American Longevity to file against FDA over lycopene/cancer decision
The FDA has delivered its long-awaited decision on health claims petitions on tomatoes/lycopene, approving only limited claims on tomatoes and tomato sauce but denying claims for tomato-based products and dietary supplements.
B vitamins to lower homocysteine may prevent strokes
Taking high doses of B vitamins may help reduce the risk of a second stroke and heart attacks, according to a new analysis.
Not enough safety data on chia, says EFSA
European food safety experts are calling for further safety studies on the omega-3 rich seed chia, before it can be introduced onto the European market.
Immigration to Britain raises heart disease risk
People moving from South Asia to the UK significantly increase their risk of heart disease, largely due to a change in diet, shows new research.
Olive oil phenols may explain heart health benefits
Plant chemicals in olive oil, rather than the fatty acids, may be responsible for the good heart health widely observed in Mediterranean populations, say Spanish researchers.