Archives for December 6, 2006

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Could brown algae extract be novel prebiotic?

By  Stephen Daniells

Chinese researchers have reported that alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) have significant prebiotic activity in rats and, if the results can be reproduced in humans, could offer an novel source of the health promoting ingredients.

Berkem talks science to take Svetol into foods

By  Jess Halliday

Berkem is promoting its coffee-derived Svetol ingredient for functional food uses, communicating positive clinical findings on weight loss that build on epidemiological data connecting the well-loved beverage to health benefits.

FSA proposes additions to positive list

By  staff reporter

The UK's food standards agency has launched a consultation into the addition of calcium-L-methylfolate and ferrous bisglycinate to the positive list of vitamins and minerals.

Galenica to take Equazen into land-locked markets

By  Jess Halliday

Swiss pharma company Galenica is making its first foray into the omega-3 market with its acquisition of Equazen, a move that also marks further investment in the UK OTC market.