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Sabinsa has gained GRAS status for its probiotic LactoSpore ingredient, giving an extra layer of assurance that it is safe for use in food and beverage products, as well as supplements. Related news |
Maternal AA consumption boosts omega-6 in breast milk: StudySupplements of the omega-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA) boosted the AA content in the breast milk of lactating mothers, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Sugar and caffeine seen as key natural developmentsOne of the key trends in product development for 2009 will be natural additives able to keep consumers active, leading to searches for alternatives to caffeine and sugar, according to market research. Study supports pomegranate’s anti-prostate cancer potentialThe potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study. Coca-Cola defends soft drink pesticides presenceCoca-Cola has played down concerns over pesticide levels within some of its fruit-based drinks following the aftermath of a recent study, claiming there is no need to change its products, according to press reports. |
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Food and drink manufacturers that color their products with cochineal extract and carmine must now declare the ingredients on the label under a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling.
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced a $30m collaborative project which aims to boost South Asian cereal production by five million tonnes a year.
Brewers should be free to price their products competitively to protect themselves in the current economic downturn, though must ensure they are not discouraging moderate consumption, says a European brewers group.
Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment, researchers have concluded from a study in mice that could call into question the high use of phosphate additives in the diet.
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2008 round-up: The hottest omega-3 articlesNutraIngredients-USA is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles... |