Science

18-Jan-2007 - A gene from an orange cauliflower could be the key to making food crops more nutritious, according to US scientists.

Trans-fat alternatives - are they really healthier?

18-Jan-2007 - Interesterified fats, seen by some as alternatives to unhealthy trans fats, may also raise blood sugar levels and decrease insulin levels, as well as adversely affecting so-called 'good' cholesterol levels, says a new US-Malaysian study.

Report highlights differing approaches to dietary cholesterol

18-Jan-2007 - Most national dietary guidelines put the emphasis on reducing saturated and total fat to combat high blood cholesterol, shows a new study, while the US alone sets a limit on cholesterol consumption from food.

UHT treatment may reduce cholesterol-lowering effects of soy

17-Jan-2007 - Ultra high temperature (UHT) processing of soy beverages may result in products that actually raise LDL-cholesterol levels, according to new research from NutriPharma.

Red meat may increase diabetics heart disease risk, suggests study

17-Jan-2007 - High consumption of red meat and heme iron from the diet may the risk of coronary heart disease amongst diabetics by 50 per cent, says new research from Harvard.

Rice, potato pancake good alternative to wheat, says ARS

17-Jan-2007 - Scientists in the US have found that a flour made from rice and sweet potatoes is a "superior substitute" to wheat in pancakes, suggesting a possible alternative for products targeting celiac sufferers.

Firmenich expand yeasts flavour encapsulation potential

16-Jan-2007 - Infusion of flavours into empty yeast cells improves stability and flavour release, compared to traditional spray dry powders, researchers form Firmenich have reported.

Orange-fibre sausages - taste like the real thing?

15-Jan-2007 - Replacing fat with orange fibre to improve the nutritional quality of the banger does not affect the sensorial nature of the product, Spanish researchers have reported.

Food industry pushes MyPyramid into supermarket carts

15-Jan-2007 - The US food and beverage industry last week launched a new initiative to support the government's dietary guidelines, while at the same time promoting products that meet certain nutrition criteria.

Albumin to boost tea extract antioxidant activity in emulsions?

11-Jan-2007 - The stability of emulsions can be enhanced by complexing the protein albumin with green tea extracts, boosting the shelf-life and nutritional content, researchers have reported.

Bodyweight plays no role in pleasure of eating, says study

10-Jan-2007 - The pleasure of eating, and the desire to stop, is not affected by bodyweight, says a new study that could help in the search for a solution to the obesity epidemic.

Probiotics improved colic in babies, says study

10-Jan-2007 - A daily probiotic dose of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri improved symptoms associated with infantile colic, says a new study from Italy.

Fermentation to give allergen-free whey and dairy?

09-Jan-2007 - Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported.

Olive oil linked to lower blood pressure

08-Jan-2007 - Moderate intake of olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who don't usually eat a Med-type diet, suggests a new study.

Gluten-soy protein's potential for carb replacement

08-Jan-2007 - A gluten-soy protein isolate combination has significant potential as a carbohydrate replacer in cookies aimed at the low-carbohydrate diet sector, say researchers.

Salt reduction may have asthma benefits too, says review

05-Jan-2007 - Reducing salt intake may affect asthma severity and breathing in adults with the condition, says a joint Anglo-American review of the science.

Consumers should fight cloned food, says group

05-Jan-2007 - An influential consumer group has urged the public to complain against plans by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow meat and dairy products from cloned animals to enter supply chain.

Danisco develops new gingerbread flavouring

04-Jan-2007 - European ingredients giant Danisco has found a new way for bakers to break into the profitable holiday dessert market with the introduction of a seasonal gingerbread ice-cream flavouring.

TV's influence on eating habits re-examined

04-Jan-2007 - Watching television, eating family meals and the safety of the neighborhood all play a role in children's weight, according to researchers at the University of Missouri.

Sara Lee launches 100 percent whole wheat bread

04-Jan-2007 - Sara Lee has launched a new bread category that it claims could help increase US whole grain consumption by billions of grams per year.

Anheuser-Busch launches sorghum beer

03-Jan-2007 - Anheuser-Busch has developed what it claims is the first nationally available sorghum beer.

Healthy trans fat oil developed?

03-Jan-2007 - University of Arkansas researchers have developed a trans fat oil that they claim could have health benefits.

US seeks views on milk from cloned cows

03-Jan-2007 - Plans to allow milk and meat from cloned cows to enter the food chain have moved a step closer in the US after the country's food safety watchdog issued draft guidance for the industry and opened a formal consultation.

Low-phytate dough promises better nutrition

03-Jan-2007 - US scientists have been examining newly-developed varieties of low-phytate, high-phosphorus wheat in order to assess its impact on baking quality, nutritional content and suitability for industrial bread production.

More evidence for tea's anticancer potential

21-Dec-2006 - Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds.