Archives for July 31, 2011

EFSA health claim opinions

Red yeast rice and creatine win positive health claim opinions (but…)

European health claim experts say the devil may be in the detail of two positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions for red yeast rice and creatine that featured in the final batch of article 13, general function claims issued by...

EFSA health claim opinion

“Some evidence” not enough, says EFSA as it rejects calcium health claim

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found there is “insufficient” evidence linking the triglyceride beta-palmitate with improved calcium absorption in infants.

Agro-waste could provide nano-fibres for probiotics encapsulation

Waste fibres from the agricultural and food processing industry could be used for the nano-encapsulation of bioactives such as probiotics, according to new research.

Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving

Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.

EFSA boosts Toothfriendly developing world dental campaign

The 20-year-old non-profit group, Toothfriendly, says its efforts to promote dental health have been boosted by recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinions – including non-European, developing world nations.

Philippine body wants to test Indian plants, suspects meat contamination

Indian buffalo meat exporters have come under the scanner for possible foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contamination in Philippines, local media has reported.