Study identifies novel phenolic compound in maple syrup
A novel phenolic compound, known as quebecol, has been identified from Canadian maple syrup by a group of researchers from the University of Rhode Island.
Archives for March 31, 2011
'Eye' or 'nay': For or against the DHA infant eye claim?
Just as with the 2006 nutrition and health claim regulation (NHCR) itself, next week's European Parliament (EP) vote on whether to allow products aimed at 6-12 month old infants to bear omega-3 DHA-related eye development claims promises to be highly...
Denmark warns over online sports supplements
The Danish Food Administration has issued a warning on a range of sports and nutritional supplements sold on Swedish- and Gibraltar-registered website, as it says they contain substances that may affect the central nervous system.
Review supports white bean extract’s weight management potential
A white bean extract that inhibits the action of the enzyme alpha-amylase is effective for glucose control and weight management, says a new review of the literature.
Lobbying intensifies ahead of MEP omega-3 infant health claim vote
Lobbying is ratcheting up ahead of next week's European Parliament (EP) vote on whether to permit a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Commission (EC)-approved claim linking omega-3 form DHA and infant eye health.