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	Access Full Stories Concerns raised by sorbitol weight loss reports Excessive intake of sorbitol, a widely used sweetener in "sugar-free" products such as chewing gum and sweets, may lead to weight loss and diarrhoea, German doctors report... Read Let's innovate together, Canola Council tells industry The Canola Council of Canada has said it wants to work with the food industry to develop an improved form of the oil to increase its appeal amid international fears over its cost... Read Harvest report shows slump for sugar, soybean Harvests for sugarcane, flaxseed and soybean were all down last year but canola and corn production was up, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Read Novel food waiting may reduce to one year Changes to the European novel food regulation could bring the waiting time for approval down from around three years to just one, according to the European Advisory Service... Read Global mandatory flour fortification increases The number of countries requiring wheat flour to be fortified - primarily with folic acid - has increased from 33 to 54 in the last three years, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... Read
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	Related Industry News New symbol flags up healthy grains for pregnancy A new symbol designed to help women identify products enriched with folic acid has been launched for use in the US... Read Surveys reveal low folic acid awareness Awareness of the benefits of folic acid in preventing birth defects remains low among American women, according to two new reports... Read Meta-analysis questions cinnamon's diabetes benefits Despite numerous studies championing the role of cinnamon for diabetes management, a new meta-analysis has raised questions as to the potential benefits of the supplements... Read Daidzein-rich supplement shows menopause potential A dietary supplement rich in the soy isoflavone daidzein can reduce the incidence of hot flushes by 52 per cent, suggests new research from Harvard Medical School... Read Weekly comment Back to tap: bottled water's enviro-woes It looks set to be a vintage year ahead for Chateau Eau De Source Public - or as it is more humbly known, tap water - as consumers find themselves encouraged to shun the mineral variety of the product to reduce packaging waste. Read Previous Headlines Scientists could bring more exotic fruits to market Ingredient innovators looking for inspiration from exotic fruits may be able to cash in on an Agricultural Research Service project which is looking into ways to bring even more tropical fruits to the US... Read High-pressure flavor encapsulation tipped for tea and baked goods Flavours Inc is exploring uses for its new Spun Matrix microencapsulation technology in teas and baked goods, and expects to launch a next generation liquid version later this year... Read Organic group funds 'seed to shelf' sustainability schemes A leading organic dairy processor in the US has announced a new research initiative for reducing its carbon footprint, as part of a new funding program designed to improve efficiency in sustainable production... Read Review backs oats' heart health benefits An up-to-date review of the recent science behind oatmeal supports its cardiovascular benefits, and supports the FDA's decade-old conclusions... Read Edible antifreeze to offer ice cream advances Tasteless and edible antifreeze proteins could prevent the formation of ice crystals in ice cream, and maintain the smooth, silky texture, reports research from the US... Read Product Information - brochures, Web centers Put Your Brand in the Sweet Spot - Product Presentation Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School --- January 13 to 16, 2008 - Seminar Info Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Carbohydrates and fibres (sugar, starches) Cereals and bakery preparations Chocolate and confectionery ingredients Cultures, enzymes, yeast Dairy-based ingredients Emulsifiers, stabilisers, hydrocolloids Fats & oils Flavours and colours Food safety and labelling Fruit, vegetable, nut ingredients Health and nutritional ingredients Meat, fish and savoury ingredients Preservatives and acidulants Proteins, non-dairy Sweeteners (intense, bulk, polyols)

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