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Rating foods on nutrition and cost
21-Oct-2009 - A nutrition rating system that takes into account cost as well has nutritional value has been developed by nutrition expert Dr Adam Drewnowski.
High protein diet may make brain lighter: Animal study
21-Oct-2009 - Eating a high protein diet appears to make the brains of mice lighter, report researchers who hypothesise that this could make them more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.
Preschoolers’ diets mimic unhealthy adult eating
20-Oct-2009 - Many American preschoolers do not eat any fruit or vegetables in a given day and most eat too much sodium and saturated fat – a situation reminiscent of adult habits, according to Nestlé-sponsored research.
Taste receptor for carbonation discovered, claim scientists
19-Oct-2009 - Scientists claim to have discovered the taste receptor for carbonation, saying that it is perceived in a similar way to sour flavors – and provide an explanation for fizzy drinks’ tingling sensation.
Benefits of salt reduction clear, despite brain claim
16-Oct-2009 - Public policy to reduce salt intake has clear health benefits, despite claims that intake is physiologically determined and cannot be controlled by policy, says a UK expert.
Amaranth offers natural pigments for noodles: Study
15-Oct-2009 - Pigments from amaranth may boost the nutritional profile and colour of Asian noodles, without affecting the quality, says a new study from China.
New research examines the psychology of food choices
14-Oct-2009 - How food choices are presented may have more influence on consumers than they realize, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
CP Kelco innovation to give one-shot multi-layered desserts
14-Oct-2009 - A three layered dessert formulation from one processing stream that subsequently self-separates into layers has been developed by CP Kelco.
Vegetarianism poses no bone health danger: Study
13-Oct-2009 - Consuming a vegetarian diet may result in slightly weaker bones, but not to a level that it becomes a clinical concern, says a new meta-analysis.
Kids’ soft drink habits predict teenage weight: Study
12-Oct-2009 - Five-year-olds’ consumption of sweetened beverages could give an indication of their weight status for the following ten years, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Friendly bacteria may blunt fibre’s anti-nutrient actions
12-Oct-2009 - Formulating bread with Bifidobacterium strains may reduce levels of a compound in high-fibre bread thought to be behind fibre’s impairment of mineral absorption, says a new study from Spain.
Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats
09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications for healthier meat products.
Few Americans realize that heart disease risk starts in childhood
08-Oct-2009 - A new survey has found that while many Americans are concerned about heart disease, nearly two-thirds mistakenly believe that heart disease risk only begins in adulthood.
Red meat again linked to cancer risk: Study
08-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of red meat may increase the risk of prostate cancer, with the meat’s heme iron content one of the possible culprits, says a new study from the US.
Seaweed harvest could yield new flavours and colours
07-Oct-2009 - One of Ireland’s natural resources - seaweed – could yield a range of new food ingredients, including colour, flavours and healthy compounds.
Stevia-sweetened strawberries point to low-cal fruit potential
06-Oct-2009 - Replacing the sugar in strawberries with the natural sweetener stevia could lead to a new range of low-calorie dried fruit products, says a new study from the Americas.
Boost vitamins with diet not pills, Harvard tells public
06-Oct-2009 - In light of the recent attacks on supplements both in the US and Europe, NutraIngredients-USA.com takes a look at the position of one of the most respected sources of nutritional advise for consumers: Harvard Medical School.
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
06-Oct-2009 - Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack with good consumer acceptance, says a new study from Brazil.
Study supports safety of ADM and Burcon’s canola protein isolate
05-Oct-2009 - A napin-rich canola protein isolate does not pose any safety concerns and is considered safe, according to a toxicology study from ADM and Burcon.
Lecithin may boost fruit juice, sauce quality: Study
05-Oct-2009 - Formulating processed fruit and vegetable products with soy lecithin may enhance not only the physico-chemical properties, but also the nutritional profile, says a new study.
Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study
02-Oct-2009 - New research from the American Dietetic Association has found a "paradoxical correlation" between obesity and food insecurity – defined as lack of access to food, or nutritionally adequate food – in young American children.
Enzymes could enhance oat-based gluten-free breads
02-Oct-2009 - Specific enzymes could lead to better quality oat-based bread for the burgeoning gluten-free market, says a new study from Ireland.
Food prices could triple with climate change: Report
01-Oct-2009 - Food prices could more than triple by 2050 as the climate changes, according to a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Omega-3 cheese: All the benefits of fish without the smell
30-Sep-2009 - Encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in milk proteins may protect the fish-derived ingredients from oxidation, and cover the ‘fishy’ flavour in cheese, says a new study.
Review claims rbST milk is eco-friendly and safe
29-Sep-2009 - Milk from cows treated with the rbST hormone is not only identical to other milk, but is also more eco-friendly, says a scientific review sponsored by Elanco, the company that bought Monsanto’s rbST business last year.
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