Oat demand grows in Central Europe with EFSA health claims, says Fazer
Demand for oat products is rising in Central Europe due to the approval of EU health claims, says Fazer which has opened a new oat mill to capitalize.
Archives for August 26, 2013
Irish seaweed extracts could lower glycaemic response, says researchers
Irish algal extracts can lower glycaemic response and could be used in functional foods for diabetics, claims research published in the journal Food Chemistry.
‘Underutilized’ chokeberry accessions show potential for nutritional products
The 'unique' polyphenol profiles of underutilized species and genotypes of chokeberry may offer nutraceutical and commercial value for this emerging berry, suggests new research from the University of Connecticut.
Plant polyphenols may modulate microbiota: In vitro study
Bioactive compounds from black tea and grapes may help to modify the composition of our gut ecosystem, according to new research from Unilever scientists.
Coffee bioactives backed for cancer benefit: Study
Consumption of more than four cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of prostate cancer recurrence and progression, suggest researchers.
Fortification successful for ‘near-elimination’ of folic acid anemia
Mandatory fortification of select cereal grains with folic acid has led to the ‘near eradication’ of folate-deficiency anemia, says a new study.