Fenchem to introduce stevia sweetener in US
Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem has said it intends to make its stevia-based Reb A sweetener available in the United States.
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Artificial sweeteners may trigger fullness hormones
The artificial sweetener sucralose may work together with glucose to stimulate the release of a protein that promotes a feeling of fullness, says new research from the US.
EFSA, FDA, Health Canada to discuss health claims
The European Food Safety Authority, US Food and Drug Administration, and Health Canada will share a platform at an upcoming Cantox-hosted health claims conference.
Overeating could be linked to hormone, claim scientists
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern claim that a hormone related to hunger could provide clues as to why some continue to eat even when they are full.
Foodborne disease threat to global health security - WHO
Foodborne diseases are a risk to global health security and any solutions to bolster food safety must be international ones, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report has said.
Nu-Tek develops organic soy extract for better meat yields
Nu-Tek Products has developed a natural, organic soy extract for holding water and fat in meat products to improve yields.