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Study finds taste preference varies on age and gender

29-Oct-2009 - of the children were white, 2 percent African American, and 1.9 percent other ethnicities. The district reported

Lactose intolerance lower than thought: study

21-Oct-2009 - Published in Nutrition Today, the study looked at three ethnic groups and found lactose (5):186-187 “Prevalence of self-reported lactose intolerance in a multi-ethnic sample of adults” Authors: Nicklas, TA, Qu

Mexican food hardly ethnic anymore, says Mintel

19-Oct-2009 - Mexican food hardly ethnic anymore, says Mintel ... considered ethnic anymore, says a new report. Now, Asian and Indian cuisine is driving the ethnic tastes. ... considered ethnic anymore, says a new report. Now, Asian and Indian cuisine is driving the ethnic tastes. ... saying they have cooked Mexican food in the past six months. Mintel’s new report on ethnic cuisine still counts Mexican food, like tacos, burritos and fajitas, as ethnic foods for now. Overall sales ... ethnic foods, Mexican, Indian, Asian

Food insecurity increases US children’s risk of obesity, says study

02-Oct-2009 - The study examined the diets of 8,500 low-income children from ethnically and racially diverse with overweight prevalence in low income ethnically and racially diverse girls…Qualitative research is needed

Health and natural keep US market resilient

25-Sep-2009 - of growth include ethnic foods, with Mediterranean, Mexican and other Latin American cuisines influencing , pointing out that Asian meals now hold 25 percent of the ethnic market. Recession trends

Multicultural market for lactose-free

23-Sep-2009 - – is prevalent in several ethnic groups. It is understood that as many as 75 percent of all African Lactaid would be marketed specifically at certain ethnic groups, but stated:“Lactaid decided to conduct

African-Americans top obesity list: CDC

16-Jul-2009 - that racial and ethnic differences in obesity prevalence are likely due to both individual behaviors, as well

Snackers seek to balance indulgence with nutrition

04-May-2009 - nuts in ethnic-inspired flavors. These are divided according to consumers’ age range, according

Consider kosher and halal for wider appeal, says market research

17-Apr-2009 - Kosher and halal foods hold consumer appeal that goes far beyond any ethnic or religious niche ... Kosher and halal foods hold consumer appeal that goes far beyond any ethnic or religious niche ... . For specialist ethnic kosher food companies, this means they “must expand their sights in order to grow

Ethnic foods heeding private label and organic opportunities

07-Apr-2009 - Ethnic foods heeding private label and organic opportunities ... The future of the US ethnic food market is expected to be increasingly reliant on demand for more ... The future of the US ethnic food market is expected to be increasingly reliant on demand for more ... impact on the perceived value of organic, ethnic and specialty foods as a result of the economy,” stated that potential synergies between ethnic goods that can also cater for private label concerns and even organic ... ethnic foods, organic, private label

Heart-health benefits of omega-3s depend on how fish is cooked: Study

18-Nov-2009 - susceptibility The results suggest that the cardioprotective benefits vary by gender and ethnicity, possibly and ethnicity. The researchers focused on 82,243 men and 103,884 women of African-American, Caucasian, Japanese

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News in brief

Study makes lower lactose intolerance estimate

21-Oct-2009 - Using data from a national sample of three ethnic groups the study found that 12 per cent -reported lactose intolerance in a multi-ethnic sample of adults” Authors: Nicklas TA, Qu H, Hughes SO.

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Salt targets get meaningful results for heart health: Study

25-Sep-2009 - A well-controlled study with people from three ethnic groups – whites, blacks and Asians – found and important falls in BP in all three ethnic groups of individuals with mildly raised BP,” they added

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Allergy specialists suggest warning symbol for foods, non-foods

31-Jul-2009 - . Dr Lee Noimark and colleagues said that their clinic serves a multi-ethnic population, and parents

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More kosher ingredients needed in France

27-Jul-2009 - and not just those that are linked to ethnic and religious traditions. Other new consumers driving market pareve products because they contain neither meat nor dairy ingredients. Muslims and other ethnic

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Healthy chocolate and candy products to beat the recession

29-Jun-2009 - and flavor infusions that include spices, salts, herbs and floral flavors. “We'll start to see ethnic flavors

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Sweetness perception could vary with ethnicity: Study

26-Jun-2009 - Sweetness perception could vary with ethnicity: Study ... perception among different ethnic groups, raising the possibility of more targeted flavor profiling of foods. ... perception among different ethnic groups, raising the possibility of more targeted flavor profiling of foods. ... in Asian and African ethnic groups than in Europeans. While it has previously been noted that response are most likely to be accepted.” Slack said that it is already recognized that different ethnic groups ... sweetness, ethnicity, obesity

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Mars looks to UK kosher appeal in ongoing brand shake-up

11-Jun-2009 - seeking kosher products, it said. For specialist ethnic kosher food companies, this means they “must

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Industry body’s anger over claims of BPA whitewash campaign

01-Jun-2009 - and ethnic minorities because such groups were more likely to eat canned food was another tactic said

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Wessanen to quit US to focus on Europe

24-Apr-2009 - businesses Panos and Liberty Richter, as well as the distributor of natural, organic, specialty, ethnic ... organic, ethnic, soy

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