Archives for April 28, 2009

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Enzyme industry responds to EFSA’s draft safety guidelines

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products has welcomed EFSA’s draft guidelines for assessing food enzyme safety, but cautioned that regulation should be proportionate and clear.

Lipid Nutrition enters vitamin E market

By Shane Starling

Lipid Nutrition has launched a branded version of rising vitamin E form, tocotrienol, which a growing body of science is backing as one of the most powerful in antioxidant payload.

Lycopene foods set to explode after EU approval

By Shane Starling

Formal European Commission approval of several lycopene forms for use in foods is set to significantly expand the market for the tomato-based antioxidant that is now no longer restricted to food supplement applications.

Low vitamin D linked to female infections: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Low vitamin D levels may increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a new study from the US.

GM corn may promise vitamins A, C, and folate

By Stephen Daniells

Corn, genetically modified to contain high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and folate, may help address multiple vitamin deficiencies worldwide, European researchers report.