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Lactoferrin does not improve iron uptake in milk
Removing the casein from cow's milk increased uptake of iron, shows a new study, but in human milk it is the whey that promotes the mineral's availability.
Food makers to turn to broccoli ingredients?
Opening up new opportunities for functional foods, a powerful cancer-fighting food compound found in broccoli could also boost the eyes, find researchers in the US. The naturally-occurring antioxidant sulforaphane protects...
Scientists defend popular bulk sweetener
Welcomed by sweetener suppliers, scientists at the world's biggest food ingredients exhibition claim this week that there is no credible evidence to 'single out' the common sweetener high fructose corn...
Seafood allergies on the up
Food manufacturers will have to watch the seafood content of food products as new findings show that allergies to seafood and fish are much more prevalent than once thought, with...
Gene and grape antioxidant slice obesity away?
Progress towards tackling the obesity epidemic could come from a new study which has found that a compound commonly found in red wine boosts the activity of an identified gene...
Food makers to stick to '5 a day'
Initiatives by food makers to push food products that can tap into the growing health concerns from consumers have found support from a new study that backs ongoing research to...
More evidence for 5 a day
Diets high in fruits, vegetables, reduced-fat dairy products, and whole grains are linked with smaller gains in Body Mass Index (BMI) as well as waist circumference, say researchers in the...
Fish eaters at lower risk of lymph, blood cancers
People who eat fish regularly several times a week are significantly less likely to get cancers of the lymph and hematopoietic system, which include leukaemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and myeloma, suggests...
Industry slams sweetener study
A new study on artificial sweeteners reported in the news yesterday has fuelled a rapid response from the soft drinks industry, which branded the research by US researchers at Purdue...
Taste and texture impact calorie controls
Artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body's natural ability to 'count' calories based on foods' sweetness, claim US researchers, suggesting mouthfeel plays a crucial role in gauging calories and casting a...
Cactus extract reduces hangover symptoms
A cactus extract appears to reduce hangover symptoms, according to new research from the US.
Eggs have no impact on dangerous cholesterol, new study
Eating an egg a day does not impact the cholesterol particles in the blood most likely to cause heart disease, according to a new study that could play an important...
Nuts fight gallstones, suggests prospective study
Women who often snack on nuts are less likely to go face surgery for gallstone disease, a major source of morbidity in developed countries, shows a new study.
Ingredients from sorghum, a fitting alternative to wheat?
As rising cereal prices continue to squeeze profit margins for food industry participants, food technologists in the US are working on teasing out new functionalities from the cheap, easy to...
Food demand growing
As food makers in the developed world face ongoing collisions with consumer groups over their choice of certain food ingredients and additives - notably salt and potentially GM ingredients -...
Antioxidants may protect foetus from alcohol abuse
Alcoholics who fail to stop drinking during pregnancy may reduce the risk of birth defects in their babies by taking antioxidants during pregnancy, a study on mice suggests.
Whey protein supplement appears to inhibit ACE, lowers BP
Hydrolysed whey proteins significantly reduce blood pressure in a small clinical trial, likely by altering multiple cardiovascular disease risk facters, reported researchers at a recent diabetes conference, writes Dominique Patton.
New system pinpoints strong consumer food profile
Food makers will have increasingly accurate data about their consumers as researchers in the US design a new method to help survey respondents remember 'forgotten foods'.
Fruit consumption combats eye disease
A new study supports growing evidence that eating fruit - thanks to the protective antioxidants they contain - can help men and women fight against the onset of age-related maculopathy...
Powerhouse carotenoids
Further evidence to support the inclusion of carotenoids in food formulations comes from the US with a new study showing that high blood levels of carotenoids, a family of disease-beating...
High dose vitamin C harmful, say scientists
As food makers increasingly turn to nutrients to fortify and 'functionalise' their food products for a growing consumer market, a new study out of the US find that high doses...
Are additives harmful to teeth?
Food makers opting for sugar rich recipes for their soft drink formulations are under constant attack from consumer groups claiming that the sugar content is harmful to teeth. But a...
Role of calcium in bone building less than exercise
Exercise is more influential than calcium intake in determining bone strength in young women, say US researchers, who found that daily calcium intake had no significant impact on bone gain...
Beef genes and quality link boost Cargill sales
Improving the quality and texture of beef for consumer tastebuds could lift sales for a US beef industry knocked lately by the BSE scare. In a recent link up, US...
Food safety focus for fresh produce
A better insight into how harmful food pathogens such as E.coli and Salmonella survive on fresh fruits and vegetables is the key to stemming the rising tide of human disease...
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