Archives for February 19, 2009

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Give (probiotic) cheese a chance, says probiotic big cheese

By Shane Starling

One of the world’s leading probiotics specialists says consumers are interested in probiotic cheese products but cheese manufacturers and probiotic suppliers need to get their scientific house in order and clarify their marketing messages.

Cranberry group seeks 'cran'sparency

Three European cranberry extract suppliers have formed a new association with the explicit aim of clarifying standards governing the manner in which proanthocyanidins (PACs) content is communicated to consumers.

Swiss firm claims to crack tooth-friendly drink conundrum

By Jess Halliday

A new beverage is claiming to be the first ice tea that can safeguard the health of teeth, thanks to the use of isomaltulose in place of sucrose and an aseptic process that prevents bacteria without the need for acids.

EFSA health claim opinion

Chocolate does not help children to grow, says EFSA

By Shane Starling

An ambitious article 14 health claim dossier submitted by Italian-based Soremartec Italia S.r.l. Gruppo Ferrero that sought to link chocolate consumption and growth in children has drawn a negative opinion from the European Food Safety Authority.

Functional foods centre targets SMEs

By staff reporter

A UK university has established a functional foods centre that will assist smaller companies not in possession of exorbitant R&D purses to get product development projects underway.

Vitamins may prevent hearing loss: Animal studies

By Stephen Daniells

Antioxidant-rich supplements may reduce noise-induced and perhaps even age-related hearing loss in humans, if human trials can echo promising results from animal studies.