Potassium supplement may ease epileptic kidney issues
A daily supplement of potassium citrate may prevent painful kidney stones developing in epileptics adhering to a high-fat ketogenic diet, says a new study.
Archives for July 21, 2009
Metallic pine nut taste: Industry hypotheses
Since we reported on the UK’s Food Standard Agency’s investigation of reports of a mysterious metallic taste after eating pine nuts last week we have received a number of hypotheses on the cause from the food industry.
Chocolate powder may slash blood pressure: Study
Consumption of a commercially available cocoa powder, enriched in flavonoids, may decrease blood pressure and boost heart health, suggests a new study with rats.
NZ folic acid fortification delayed to 2012
The mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid in New Zealand is likely to be delayed for another three years, following heated debate over the risks and benefits of adding the synthetic B vitamin to bread.
Making the most of isoflavone marketing
The manner in which pre-menstrual and menopausal indications for soy and red clover isoflavones that recently won approval from the European Patent Office can be translated into marketing messages, is being debated among soy players.
Barry Callebaut develops low calorie, heat resistant chocolate
Food engineers at Barry Callebaut have developed a chocolate that has both a high melting point and a low calorie count.