Steam cleaning cuts salmonella in meat, says study
Using commercial household steam cleaning can provide smaller processing plants with a low cost method of decontaminating beef and hog carcasses, according to a recent study.
Archives for March 26, 2007
DSM talks vitamin quality with Quali-C brand
DSM Nutritional Products is emphasising quality as the crucial point of differentiation between the vitamin C it produces in the green hills of Scotland - now known as Quali-C - and cheaper material from Asia.
Organic kiwis healthier than non-organic?
The nutritional profile of kiwi fruit grown organically is healthier than conventionally grown fruit, American researchers have reported.
Grape seed extract may protect against skin cancer
Proanthocyanidin-rich extracts from grape seeds may prevent skin cancer by boosting the immune system, says a new study that used hairless mice to model human sun exposure.
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EC food labeling format: guide to conversion
Converting food and beverage product labels from US to EC format requires an in-depth understanding of European labeling legislation, which is more complex than it often appears to be, regulatory experts at consultancy firm Leatherhead Food...
Sweetener study shows no cancer link in humans
An epidemiological study in Italy concluded that there is no indication of an association between sweetener consumption and cancer risk - findings that lend some support to EFSA's conclusions on the safety of aspartame.
Vitamin D, calcium, dairy linked to lower colon cancer risk
High intake of vitamin D and calcium from the diet and supplements may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by over 30 per cent, suggests a new study.