Brown rice bioactives identified by researchers
A joint US-Japanese study has identified the compounds in pre-germinated brown rice responsible for the potential health benefits of this emerging health food.
Archives for September 23, 2008
RFI gets organic certification, expands botanical extract business
Functional ingredient supplier RFI has received organic certification for its New York powder blend facility, and has also announced the acquisition of a botanical extract plant in Colorado.
Vitiva positions rosemary extracts for acrylamide reduction
Vitiva is aiming at a new market for its rosemary-derived anti-oxidants, after test have shown positive results for the reduction of acrylamide in fried foods.
Overdoing health claims can put consumers off
The health and wellness trend in food is expected to endure tough economic times but there is a danger that food manufacturers could over medicalize their products, according to a research specialist.
Energy drink demand may exacerbate caffeine intoxication - study
Surging global demand for high-caffeine energy drinks has led to increased reports of negative health impacts linked to the stimulant’s use in beverages, according to a new review.
Dried plums offer natural antioxidants for beef: Study
Antioxidant-rich dried plums may be a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for boneless beef roasts, suggests research from the Americas.
Dispatches from China: Food safety
Booming economy requires better controls, say experts
China must build a climate of responsibility among its food producers to protect consumers around the world from unsafe products, experts said today.
IFF studies chicken stock users in their natural habitat
Consumers are not aware that they could be enjoying more authentic chicken flavours and more intense flavour profiles than in many market products, according to a consumer and sensory specialist.
Self regulation of junk food ads in the spotlight again as pressure mounts
Dannon has become the latest company to sign up to a scheme against junk food ads for children, but it comes as the kids channel Nickelodeon is accused of mainly marketing products that are of poor nutritional quality.