Omega-3 EPA could be sourced from biodiesel: Researchers
Fungal treatment of a biodiesel byproduct can produce the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), offering a potentially economical source of EPA from microbes.
Archives for March 13, 2009
Antioxidant focus
Antioxidants: The rise of polyphenols
For many consumers, antioxidant doesn’t go beyond vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene, but as understanding of the antioxidant compounds in fruit and vegetables increases, more research is pointing towards the potential of polyphenols.
Lipid metabolism project to speed healthy food development
A new EU-wide research project is being launched to use computer models to study the effects of gut microbiota on lipid metabolism, with the aim of speeding the development of healthy foods.