Study identifies novel antioxidants in human milk
Novel antioxidant peptides identified in human milk and synthesized by a team of Canadian researchers could have potential uses in enriched infant formula.
Archives for December 7, 2010
Researchers reveal way to optimise antioxidant levels in baked goods
A method involving rapid baking at lower temperatures coupled with the addition of acidulents could increase residual natural source antioxidants in baked foods, new research has found
EFSA gut/immune health meeting
CIAA calls for drug-like health claim pre-submission advice
The CIAA says EFSA’s immunity/gut health workshop has revealed the lack of clarity that remains in the European Union health claims process and called for pre-submission meetings between applicants and EFSA’s health claims panel.
GOED lobbies member states over DHA-ALA claims
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) sent a last-minute letter to member states ahead of yesterday’s European Commission meeting for brain health claims for omega-3 forms, ALA and DHA.
EFSA gut/immune health meeting
Danone tells EFSA: Health claims “learning experience” is too costly
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has repeatedly emphasised that the 2006 EU nutrition and health claims regulation is a learning experience for everyone involved – from its health claims assessment panel to industry stakeholders, to the member...
A transatlantic view of regulations and health claims
Should the FDA work to be more like EFSA? Speaking at the NutraIngredients Health Claims 2010 conference Andrew Shao said the two organisations are already very similar in the way they review scientific claims.
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Innovations in microencapsulation techniques
A new microencapsulation technique that produces smaller more uniform particles could replace less accurate microencapsulation techniques, according to researchers at Dutch institute TNO.