Benzene levels in soft drinks are safe, says FDA
Levels of benzene found in soft drinks so far are not a safety risk for consumers, says the US food safety watchdog, attempting to calm public concern.
Archives for March 28, 2006
Chr Hansen wins curcumin colour patent
Chr Hansen has been awarded a patent for a new process that it claims improves total yield of curcumin from turmeric by 30 to 40 per cent.
Z-Trim Plus claims double-edged health benefits
A new line of functional fat substitutes claims to be able to cut up to half the fat content of products while fortifying them with health promoting ingredients.
Soy before birth could reduce offspring obesity risk, say scientists
The unhealthy, high-fat foods we consume may not be the only culprits when it comes to obesity and related diseases, according to US scientists who reveal that a pregnant mother's diet may permanently increase- or reduce- her child's risk of becoming...
Beta-glucan fruit drink lowers bad cholesterol levels
Soluble fibre beta-glucan could lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, and seems more efficient when put in beverages, claims new research.