Sugar analysis from the UK
UK chemical analysis company Burkard Scientific has developed a compact package for accurate and user-friendly sugar analysis, the company claims this week.
Archives for August 11, 2002
Zinc for the elderly
Zinc intake among the elderly in Europe is generally low - but European researchers are currently trying to discover the role of zinc in preventing the chronic and degenerative diseases associated with ageing.
Retailer condemns misleading labelling
A UK supermarket chain is calling for the government to crack down on misleading food labels - underlining the link between unhealthy eating and inappropriate labels.
Scandal hits Yakult
Shares in functional drink giant Yakult Honsha on Monday dropped sharply after a local weekend report that the Japanese beverage maker had paid off a suspected racketeer, reports Dow Jones.
Processing 'can' be good for you
Processing fruit and vegetables is known to reduce their vitamin C content, but this does not necessarily mean that their antioxidant properties are reduced, claim scientists in the US.