Mushroom extract seeks Novel Foods approval (again)
Novel foods approval has been sought for an extract of the shiitake mushroom.
Archives for July 6, 2008
Harvard professor slams supplements
A member of the Harvard School of Public Health has told ABC dietary supplements will not provide the nutritional boost a poor diet requires.
Green tea's heart benefits gain support
Regular consumption of green tea may improve the function of endothelial cells - cells lining the walls of blood vessels - and boost cardiovascular health, according to new research from Greece.
Chewable probiotics gain momentum
Chewable probiotic supplements are emerging as an area of potential in the industry, as manufacturers broaden their scope into new categories, according to a major ingredients firm.
Weekly comment
A half measure of alcohol reforms
Knife crime, obesity and skiffle music. Out of all the evils currently threatening the welfare of Western teenagers, recent US headlines finger the main culprit as the caffeinated alcoholic beverage.
Taking ingredients around the world
Tate & Lyle discusses how it presents ingredient concepts to customers around the world, using prototypes that will appeal to different cultural preferences.