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Moringa oleifera trumps superfruit rivals in ORAC tests

By Elaine Watson

Powder from the leaf of the Moringa Oleifera plant - a nutrient powerhouse claimed to rival baobab - has outperformed antioxidant-packed superfoods including acai, dark chocolate, garlic and blueberries in an ORAC test.

EFSA speaks on disputed lutein claims: Only “normal vision” eligible

By Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has responded to industry bafflement about why it did not assess submitted eye health claims for the carotenoid, lutein, by saying the submitted claims were not “eligible” – without expanding on why its health...