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Chardonnay, raspberry show promise as fish oil preservatives
08-Jun-2007 - Seed flours derived from Chardonnay grapes and black raspberries could be used to develop natural preservatives to improve stability and consumer acceptance of fish oils, report researchers from the US.
Calcium link to prostate cancer risk, study
07-Jun-2007 - Too much milk and cheese appears to increase the risk of prostate cancer in male smokers, say researchers from the US National Cancer Institute.
Folic acid may increase risk of colorectal tumours
06-Jun-2007 - Folic acid does not decrease the risk of benign colorectal tumours and may increase the likelihood of contracting some types of tumours, say researchers - but the supplements industry urges caution in light of documented benefits.
Healthy starch advances for processed foods
06-Jun-2007 - The search for low glycaemic and slowly digestible starch continues, with scientists from Purdue University reporting a new starch that may lead to smaller spikes in blood sugar and perhaps ease hunger pangs.
Orange cauliflower could lead to more nutritious crops
04-Jun-2007 - Scientists who identified the gene mutation behind orange, beta carotene-rich cauliflower are investigating ways to apply their knowledge to transgenic potatoes, with a view to developing more nutritious stable foods.
Vitamin-B in diet helps slim avoid pancreatic cancer
01-Jun-2007 - A diet rich in B vitamins may decrease the risk of slim people contracting pancreatic cancer, according to a meta-analysis, but supplements may have the opposite effect.
Singapore centre targets innovative food production
31-May-2007 - The Singapore government this week launched a food innovation and resource centre to grant processors throughout the country the means to compete in the global food industry.
Cactus pear pads linked to lower diabetes risk
30-May-2007 - Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent, suggests a new study that may have implications for diabetes management.
Hawaii to lead on tropical fruit research
30-May-2007 - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened a research center in Hawaii aimed at finding new ways to grow tropical crops sustainably.
Plant extract combos boost shelf life of encapsulated oils
30-May-2007 - The shelf life of microencapsulated high oleic sunflower oil can be boosted by combining natural plant extracts like broccoli sprout, citrus and rosemary, new research suggests.
Scientists identify potential new hydrocolloid
29-May-2007 - Scientists in Japan have identified a new source of hydrocolloid from jute (Corchorus olitorius) that may open up innovative applications for the industry.
Guarana extract shows promise as preservative additive
25-May-2007 - Extracts from the exotic fruit guarana showed excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which could see the exotic berry making a move into food preservatives, new research suggests.
World's processed cereals should all be fortified, expert
25-May-2007 - In the interest of global public health the world's cereals should be fortified with iron, says the senior nutritionist of a US-based non-profit health organisation.
Scientists look to cocoa husk fibre for low calorie foods
24-May-2007 - Cocoa husks, a waste product from the chocolate industry, could offer a valuable source of dietary fibre for the low-calorie food segment, Spanish researchers report.
Weight loss desire prompts Americans to change diet
24-May-2007 - Most Americans decide to change their diet because they want to lose weight, according to a report by the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Could coffee cut Parkinson's risk?
23-May-2007 - Drinking a whopping ten cups of coffee a day or more could slash the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 74 per cent, suggests a new prospective study from Finland.
Salt reduction may cut stomach ulcer risk
23-May-2007 - High-salt diets may encourage the growth of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, said to be the cause of millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year, says a new study that may have added implications for salt reduction in foods.
Mediterranean diet linked to low lung disease risk
22-May-2007 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruit, vegetables and fish, may reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 50 per cent, says new research from Harvard.
Hydrocolloids ideal to extend probiotic use?
21-May-2007 - The continued success of probiotics will depend on finding ways of protecting the friendly bacteria during processing, opening up opportunities for food ingredients and biopolymers, experts say.
Enzymes offer novel ginger ingredients
18-May-2007 - Scientists in Germany have proposed the use of enzymes to obtain ginger pastes with higher valuable ingredients retention, and offer industry higher value products at lower costs.
Scientists explore potential of sweet potato as thickeners
16-May-2007 - Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture have proposed that spray-dried sweet potatoes may offer potential as a thickener, with similar properties to some starch solutions.
Pea protein seen as promising microencapsulator
15-May-2007 - Researchers in Brazil have identified pea protein as a possible novel encapsulator after results showed the protein capable of encapsulating vitamin E at high concentrations.
Indian scientists explore alternative edible oil sources
11-May-2007 - Scientists from India's Indian Institute of Technology have reported the potential of bahera as a novel source of edible oil to help the country make up its short-fall in supply.
Gene foods could lead to consumers ruling the food industry
10-May-2007 - The emergence of foods based on nutrigenomics could spark a shift in the landscape of the food industry, says HortResearch's Karl Crawford, and the industry needs to start considering how it is going to cater for consumer demands.
Meta-analysis supports CLA's anti-obesity potential
09-May-2007 - A meta-analysis of human studies supports claims that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has the potential to help reduce fat mass, highlighting it as a possible aid in the fight against obesity.
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