Archives for March 29, 2006

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New genome deal to boost Danone probiotic R&D

By  Stephen Daniells

France's Danone has announced a three-year licence with US-based Integrated Genomics for access to the ERGO database and genomic discovery system to enhance the group's probiotic understanding and R&D.

Organic standards spark spirulina row

By  Jess Halliday

Two leading spirulina producers have criticised the National Organic Standards Board's (NOSB) decision to disallow the use of Chilean nitrate in organic production as unjust, and have declined to alter their process as safety could not be guaranteed.

Type of food affects soy isoflavone bioavailability

By  Stephen Daniells

The body's ability to absorb and benefit from soy isoflavones is greater when taken from juice but not cookies, results that have implications for using soy isoflavones as functional ingredients.

Norwegian scientists develop omega-3 'candy'

By  Stephen Daniells

Norwegian researchers are developing a new chewable capsule for omega-3, primarily aimed at small children who have trouble swallowing normal capsules.