‘Argue for your deviation!’ EFSA tells industry
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) told industry in Brussels this week to “argue their case” if they deviate from its guidance on novel food applications.
Archives for April 13, 2016
Vitafoods Europe 2016, Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-12
Vitafoods to showcase nutrition innovation boom
92% of 800+ ingredient and product exhibitors that attended Vitafoods Europe in Geneva last year said they would launch at least one product in the following year.
EU nanomaterial definition expected this autumn, says Commission
An updated definition of engineered nanomaterial is expected by September or October this year, a European Commission official has said.
For sprinting athletes, sodium phosphate fared (slightly) better than caffeine
Caffeine was observed to not improve repeated-sprint performance, while sodium phosphate was noted to only marginally improve repeated-sprint performance.
EQUInom gains funding for process that may bring 'healthier' breakfast cereals
Start-up EQUInom has secured financing for a seed breeding program that it says might help food businesses cheaply and efficiently develop products such as more nutritious breakfast cereal.
Omega-3 efficacy dependent on Alzheimer’s mechanism: Review
The neuroprotective effects omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have on Alzheimer’s disease may depend on the stage of disease progression, a review has concluded.
Researchers increase red bell pepper carotenoid solubility for food and beverage applications
By mixing red bell pepper carotenoid with a sugar compound, researchers found that the carotenoid’s solubility was enhanced, enabling application as natural pigment or bioactive substance.