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Nestle collaboration to target genes and taste perception
09-May-2008 - A better understanding of how genes affect a person's sensitivity to taste could enhance the development of foods that meet specific consumer preferences and individual nutritional needs.
EU seeks further safety advice on GMOs
09-May-2008 - The European Commission remains cautious over genetically modified organisms (GMOs), returning to its safety advisors for a third time for a verdict on three biotech products.
Gut microflora and obesity - Nestle expands the possibilities
09-May-2008 - Modifying the population of bacteria in the gut may improve the regulation of glycemic control and reverse the insulin resistance that occurs with obesity, suggests a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.
Dairy foods not impacting on weight issue: study
07-May-2008 - Claims that consumption of dairy products and other high calcium goods may play a key role in weight loss or gain are not sufficiently supported by scientific testing, according to a new review of existing research.
Edible oils may be upgraded with tomato peel waste
06-May-2008 - Enriching edible oils with tomato peel may enhance their bioavailability and upgrade their quality by increasing beta carotene and lycopene content and inducing better thermal stability, say researchers
Vitamin D to boost mood in older adults: study
06-May-2008 - Increasing your vitamin D intake may lead to mood improvements and protect against depression, suggests new research published today.
Peanut allergy gone within five years?
05-May-2008 - Genetically modified plants or immunotherapy may eliminate allergies to peanut within five years, suggests a prominent scientist from Duke University.
Green tea extract may counter fatigue for workaholics
02-May-2008 - Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of physical and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives, suggests research from Japan.
Novel barley boosts bowel health in humans: study
30-Apr-2008 - A resistant starch-rich barley may offer functional food potential for formulators to double the fibre content of products, and boost gut health in consumers, suggests new research.
Trans-fats harm mechanism proposed
30-Apr-2008 - Trans fatty acids (TFA), an enfant terrible of the food industry, may promote cardiovascular disease by triggering inflammatory processes in the cells lining blood vessels, American scientists report.
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