Seaweed polysaccharide has potential as ‘natural bioactive’
Bioactive fucoidan compounds found in brown seaweed have great application potential in functional foods, according to a new review.
Archives for October 8, 2012
TrackFast project asks: What makes the perfect food scientist?
Researchers are seeking to produce a database of the most desirable skills for food scientists and technologists in different parts of the European Union in an effort to better align training programmes with food industry needs.
Probiotics on a charge in Asia, but players must get organised
With predicted growth of 15 to 20% imminent, probiotics in China and South Asia are destined for big things. But, according to Russell Ward, research director of food analyst Giract, a number of other factors must come into play before the segment...
Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk: Meta-analysis
Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, says a new meta-analysis of data from 338,979 people.
Vitamin K may slash diabetes risk: Study
Increased intakes of vitamin K1 may lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes in elderly people with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
Tomato compound could cut stroke risk
Consumption of lycopene-rich tomatoes and tomato-based foods could more than half the risk of stroke, according to new research.
UK herb player refutes echinacea allergy ruling
UK-based herbal supplements manufacturer A. Vogel says a recent medicines agency ruling that anti-cold and flu herb echinacea should not be sold to children under the age of 12 was based on outdated data.