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Recipe unveiled for 'Green Super Rice'
03-Oct-2007 - A sustainable harvest of nutrient-rich, pest- and drought-resistant, high-yield rice could be within reach thanks to recent genetic advances, Chinese researchers have reported.
Hydrocolloids go head-to-head as emulsifiers
02-Oct-2007 - Sugar beet pectin has come out top in a comparison of hydrocolloids for stabilising emulsions, researchers from Japan and the UK have reported.
New test spots the toxins, researchers claim
02-Oct-2007 - A brand new test for food processors can spot within five minutes the presence of biogenic amines, naturally occurring toxins that cause headaches, researchers claim.
Good, bad carb definitions misleading, says review
01-Oct-2007 - Dividing carbohydrates into 'good' and 'bad' carbs is misleading, and cannot be used as a measurement to prevent overweight and obesity, according to a review of scientific literature on the contentious topic.
ARS develops peas that claim better color, texture
28-Sep-2007 - Two new varieties of southernpeas claim to feature superior color, texture and flavor, reported US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists yesterday.
EFSA to speed up review of colours from hyperactive kids study
28-Sep-2007 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced it will prioritise its own review of the six colours at the heart of the recent study linking certain artificial additives with children's hyperactivity.
Individual GI variations demand research attention - study
27-Sep-2007 - Individual variations in the glycaemic index (GI) of white bread, stated as 70 in the literature, may range from 44 to 132, says new research that questions the utility of the index.
Nestle points towards future of cocoa research
26-Sep-2007 - The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new review by Nestlé.
Walnut leaf extract could be natural antioxidant alternative
26-Sep-2007 - An extract from leaves of the walnut tree (Juglans regia) presented a potent ability to scavenge damaging reactive oxygen and nitrogen species responsible for food spoilage, new research has reported.
Whey protein may boost citral stability in beverages
25-Sep-2007 - Stabilising beverage emulsions with whey protein isolate may inhibit the loss of citrus flavour ingredients, suggests new research from the US and Italy.
Common food additives may cut acrylamide formation
24-Sep-2007 - Common food additives like calcium chloride and l-cysteine could reduce the formation of acrylamide in potato chips by about 85 per cent, according to a new study.
High GI diets may increase fatty liver risk - study
21-Sep-2007 - Consuming a diet with a high glycaemic index (GI) may increase the risk of fatty liver, a condition linked to liver failure, suggests a new study with mice.
Polyphenols to boost oil quality from rice bran
20-Sep-2007 - The addition of select polyphenols to rice bran may inhibit the detrimental effects of rice bran lipase and make the bran an interesting source of edible oil, Indian researchers report.
CSPI, CRA campaign in favor of controversial sweetener
19-Sep-2007 - President Bush has been urged to revise a government report which suggests that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is responsible for obesity.
Research finds key to crumbliness in whey protein isolates
19-Sep-2007 - Scientists from The Netherlands have uncovered the relationship between the perception of crumbliness in whey proteins and polysaccharide mixed gels and their breakdown behaviour, findings that could help engineer crumbliness in semi-solid foods.
Med diet found to benefit arthritis sufferers
17-Sep-2007 - Women suffering from arthritis who adhered to a Mediterranean diet for only nine months experienced "significant" alleviations in pain, according to a new study.
Vetch blend shows promise as low-fat pizza topping
14-Sep-2007 - Researchers have reported that a pizza cheese made from a blend of vetch and cow's milk could be used as a low-fat alternative to mozzarella as a pizza topping, a conclusion that may prove helpful in the quest to develop healthier food products.
Peanut butter, the new weapon to fight world hunger?
13-Sep-2007 - Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are lauding fortified peanut butter as a potential saviour for the world's malnourished children.
Study claims alcohol-cancer link in older women
13-Sep-2007 - Postmenopausal women who consume two or more alcoholic beverage a day may double their risk of developing endometrial cancer, say researchers in the first prospective study to report a significant association.
Fish and 'fruity vegetables' may reduce asthma and allergies
12-Sep-2007 - A diet rich in vegetables, such as tomatoes and aubergines, and fish can help cut asthma and allergy incidence in children, a study suggests.
New aspartame review claims no grounds for concern
12-Sep-2007 - A new review of research on the safety of aspartame has concluded that suggestions of adverse effects have 'no credible scientific basis' - findings that add weight to the argument of those who stand by the sweetener's good name.
Med diet found to have further Alzheimer's benefits
11-Sep-2007 - Adhering to a Mediterranean diet could allow sufferers of Alzheimer's disease to live longer than patients who eat a more traditional Western diet, according to new research published today.
Potato nutrient analysis could spur new markets
10-Sep-2007 - New methods for analysing phytochemical profiles of different potatoes could open up new markets and aid the development of new, ultra-nutritious varieties, say ARS researchers.
Salt linked to higher blood pressure in kids
07-Sep-2007 - Children and adolescents consuming higher levels of salt in their diets have higher blood pressure, confirms a UK study published today.
Study pits fruit juice vs sugar drinks for insulin resistance
06-Sep-2007 - A new epidemiological study indicates that people who consume 100 per cent fruit juice instead of sugary drinks have a reduced risk of insulin resistance, providing more argument for long-term studies using direct measures.
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