Archives for October 21, 2009

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Study tests emulsifier vs. enzyme performance in bread

By Jess Halliday

A new study has pitted use of a Datem enzyme against three generations of lipase enzymes, and found that action on bread volume is similar - but with some differences depending on fermentation times.

Natural demand means ongoing growth for Naturex

By Jess Halliday

Naturex is expecting the natural trend to deliver a slight increase in revenues this year, and a substantial improvement in operating margin, despite a macroeconomic environment that is still sluggish.

Study fails to find omega 3 benefit for depression

By Jane Byrne

New research, contrary to previous studies, shows augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

Health experts criticize Coca-Cola grant

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Prominent health experts have written to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) urging it to return a grant from Coca-Cola to pay for education about the dietary role of beverages and sweeteners.