German kids profit from supplement availability
German children and teenagers are profiting from the wide availability of vitamin supplements, but some intakes exceed tolerable upper limits, says new research.
Archives for April 18, 2006
Calcium supplements have 'little benefit' for kids
A review of 19 studies has concluded that kids do not benefit from calcium supplements and fortified foods, despite many not meeting recommended daily intakes of the mineral.
Whole grain stamps to state weight, not judge value
The Whole Grain Stamp program is evolving to give the number of grams of whole grain ingredients in a serving, an initiative that will help consumers keep track of their consumption.
Benzene: liquid supplements to be tested
Liquid dietary supplements that use the same preservative system as some soft drinks could contain elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene, according to Flora Research Laboratories, which has been contracted to carry out tests.
Camel milk: the dairy product of the future
The future for camel milk is so bright that the FAO predicts that the dairy product could appear one day on European supermarket shelves.
Alltracel discusses bioactive with multinationals
Irish biotech firm Alltracel is moving closer to taking its cellulose fibre bioactive into functional foods, and is currently in discussions with companies in the EU, US and Japan about commercialisation.