Archives for November 30, 2007

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Bamboo prebiotics boost gut health in the elderly

By  Stephen Daniells

The gut health of elderly people is positively changed by xylooligosaccharides, found in bamboo shoots, fruit, vegetables and honey, and was more efficient than fructooligosaccharides and inulin, Taiwanese researchers report.

Junk-free tops Mintels 2008 food trends

By  Jess Halliday

Cutting out the junk will be a major for manufacturers in 2008 said Mintel in its prediction of trends to shape food for the next 12 months, as consumers buy into natural and environmentally-friendly products.

Whirlwind around stevia could also include DNA protection

By  Stephen Daniells

Stevia, the natural sweetener causing a whirlwind of interest around the globe, could also be a rich source of antioxidants and may protect against DNA damage and cancer, says a study from India published yesterday.