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Prospects brighter for 'Toothfriendly' logo on EFSA backing

By Michelle Knott

Prospects look brighter for the “Toothfriendly” logo in Europe following positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for Toothfriendly International’s claims under article 13.1 of European health claims legislation.

Chicory root fibre could trigger weight loss, finds new research

By Michelle Knott

Researchers at the University of Maastricht have found that oligofructose (a carbohydrate-based dietary fiber extracted from chicory roots) can reduce the energy intake of healthy volunteers by 10 per cent while maintaining normal levels of satiety and...