Nano trojan horse delivers antioxidant benefits
Australian researchers have designed a nanoparticle one thousandth the width of a human hair, which they say has demonstrated potential to protect antioxidants from destruction in the gut.
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Simple, low-cost microparticles could replace fat, texturise
Microparticles made from red seaweed may provide low-cost fat replacers for food and texturisers for beverages, according to new research.
UK group formed to defend ‘divine weed’ from THMPD
A group has been formed in the UK to pressure regulators into “lightening” the impact of the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) which requires all herbal medicines within the European Union to attain THMPD registrations before 2011.
Cargill expands canola innovation for better oils
Agricultural and ingredients giant Cargill has given an extra push to its canola presence with the formal opening of its expanded Specialty Canola Innovation Center in Fort Collins, USA.