Broccoli compound may protect against AMD
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have produced evidence that may help support a new entrant to the eye health market - sulphoraphane, an indirect antioxidant found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts.
Archives for July 14, 2004
Isoflavones for bone health depends on other factors
Factors such as a women's weight or calcium intake may play a vital role in the extent to which soy isoflavones can improve bone health among postmenopausal women, suggests new research.
Food makers to turn to broccoli ingredients?
Opening up new opportunities for functional foods, a powerful cancer-fighting food compound found in broccoli could also boost the eyes, find researchers in the US. The naturally-occurring antioxidant sulforaphane protects the retina from damage -...
Scientists defend popular bulk sweetener
Welcomed by sweetener suppliers, scientists at the world's biggest food ingredients exhibition claim this week that there is no credible evidence to 'single out' the common sweetener high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as a unique contributor to obesity.
Cheaper sugar ingredients on the way?
Long-awaited changes to Europe's heavily subsidised sugar regime are on the way after the European Commission tabled a new set of rules that could lead to cheaper sugar ingredients, writes Lindsey Partos.