Herb blend sold as sodium benzoate alternative
A blend of native Australian herbs with synergistic preservative qualities could prove a natural alternative to sodium benzoate in beverages, claims its inventor.
Archives for November 27, 2007
The omega-3 pioneer
It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds and several years of study later, and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has skyrocketed.
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The inventor of omega-3
It all started with a trip to Greenland in 1970. Three Danes, a couple of dogsleds, and several years of study later and the omega-3 was born. Since then, awareness and understanding of marine omega-3 has sky-rocketed.
Rhodia pushes up prices to counter costs
Rhodia Organics today announced double figure price hikes for its salicylic product range on the back of the rising cost of raw materials and fuel.
Obesity linked to bad bones, study
The list of health problems associated with obesity continues to grow, with a new study linking excess body fat with poor bone health.
Sucrose, fructose link to pancreatic cancer, study
High intakes of sucrose and fructose may contribute to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, suggest data from a cohort study, but the researchers say insulin resistance could also play a part.
Grain prices could rise by another 40 per cent says ING
Food and beverage processors will be fighting it out for an increasingly dwindling supply of grains sourced at ever higher prices, ING Group warned in a new forecast report for the sector.