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Anthocyanins show potent anti-obesity potential: study
11-Feb-2008 - Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from Japan.
Study backs berries for heart health benefits
08-Feb-2008 - A diet rich in berries may boost levels of good cholesterol and improve blood pressure, indicating their potential benefits for heart health, says a new study from Finland.
Scientists probe food structure's effects on aroma release
07-Feb-2008 - The release of aroma from a starch-containing food is dictated by interactions of the volatile compound with the carbohydrate, suggests new research from France.
Scientists test how 'organic' organics are
07-Feb-2008 - Fraud in organic farming may become an increasing concern as the sector experiences rapid year-on-year growth, leading scientists to develop ways to test whether synthetic fertilizers were used.
Supercritical CO2 to offer novel whey ingredients for food?
06-Feb-2008 - Food formulators looking for novel gelling agents may soon be offered whey protein isolates and concentrates modified by supercritical carbon dioxide, suggests a new study.
Protein-rich flours offer potential for gluten-free foods
05-Feb-2008 - Adding soybean and pea proteins isolates and transglutaminase to rice flour may find potential in the rapidly growing gluten-free market, suggests new research.
Trehalose boost fruity aroma in strawberry creams
04-Feb-2008 - Trehalose, a sugar found naturally in mushrooms, honey, lobster and shrimp, improves the fruity aroma and the levels of healthy polyphenol compounds in strawberry cream, suggests a new study.
Higher vitamin D needed for diabetes benefits?
01-Feb-2008 - Combined supplementation with vitamin D and calcium may not reduce the risk of diabetes, suggests new research that challenges previous studies.
Soft drinks linked to rising gout statistics
01-Feb-2008 - An increased intake of soft drinks and fructose consumption may increase the risk of gout in men, suggests a new study.
Nanostructures tested as beta-carotene carriers in beverages
31-Jan-2008 - Beta-carotene, used in foods and beverages as colourants and health ingredient, can be stabilised by novel nano-scale carriers, suggests innovative research from Germany.
Polyphenol-rich fruit protect against Alzheimer's: study
31-Jan-2008 - A diet rich in polyphenol-rich fruit like apples, oranges and bananas may protect against oxidative stress linked to loss of cognitive function and Alzheimer's, suggests a new study.
Pomegranate juice boosts sperm quality: study
30-Jan-2008 - Regular consumption of pomegranate juice may enhance the quality and mobility of sperm, suggests a new study with male rats.
Soy isoflavone linked to blood pressure improvements
30-Jan-2008 - Genistein, an isoflavone from soy, may stimulate the expression of an enzyme linked to better blood flow, suggests a new animal study that my have implications for high blood pressure in humans.
Omega-3 formulation issues need fast resolution: study
30-Jan-2008 - The increasing formulation and fortification of foods with different types of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could be further enhanced by better understanding of how to protect them from oxidation, states a new review.
Bamboo leaves again show anti-acrylamide potential
29-Jan-2008 - Using an antioxidant-rich extracts from bamboo leaf and green tea could reduce the formation of acrylamide in an asparagine-glucose model system heated by microwave, according to a new study.
Caffeine linked to higher glucose levels
29-Jan-2008 - Removing caffeine from the diet may help control type-2 diabetes, new research suggests.
Hydrocolloids' health benefits extended
28-Jan-2008 - Hydrocolloid ingredients commonly used as gelling agents, emulsifiers and stabilizers may also have benefits for diabetics, suggests new research from the Dow Chemical Company.
Bitter taste discovery could lead to palatability boost
24-Jan-2008 - American and Japanese researchers have identified how peptides in food activate human bitter taste receptors, data that could have implications for the food industry and food formulators.
Meat linked to diabetes and CVD risk
23-Jan-2008 - Eating just two servings of meat a day can increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 25 percent compared to consuming meat twice a week, according to new research.
Nestle looks to self-assembling structures for low-fat products
23-Jan-2008 - A simple structured emulsion system could correct for flavour imbalances in reduced and low-fat products, scientists at Nestlé Research Center (NRC) have reported.
Alginate encapsulation could expand probiotic applications
22-Jan-2008 - Encapsulating probiotic bacteria in alginate-coated gelatin microspheres could protect the friendly bacteria against the harsh conditions of the stomach and upper intestine, allowing for greater delivery of these value-added ingredients, suggests new research.
Pomegranate peel could be edible oil antioxidant: study
22-Jan-2008 - Extracts from pomegranate peel can stabilise sunflower oil and protect it form deterioration associated with heating, suggests a new study from Pakistan.
Grape seed extract is natural antioxidant for chicken
21-Jan-2008 - Polyphenol-rich extracts from grape seed has potential as a natural antioxidant in chicken meat, and could reduce the pro-oxidative effects of salt, suggests new research.
Caffeine linked to risk of miscarriage
21-Jan-2008 - Women who consume over 200mg of caffeine per day during pregnancy double the risk of miscarrying, according to new research.
Review supports soy's weight management potential
21-Jan-2008 - A new review taking in animal, human populations, and clinical trials supports the potential role of soy protein to reduce cholesterol levels, and aid weight loss.
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