Days after English researchers proposed an equation to make the
ultimate bacon buttie, a new study from the US has reported that
frequent consumption of cured meats like bacon may increase the
risk of developing chronic obstructive...
A research laboratory has developed new tests that enable
processors to identify pine nuts and chestnuts in food, which could
help protect consumers with allergies.
An SMS text message service set up to alert subscribers about food
allergy scares in the UK, could provide an example processors could
use in preventing contaminated products from reaching the dinner
table.
Feeding small amounts of a food allergen to children could build up
tolerance and eventually lose their allergy, US-based researchers
have said based on a study on kids with egg allergy.
People with an antioxidant-rich diet could reduce their risk of
developing asthma in adulthood, say Cambridge researchers - adding
to a growing body of science on the subject.
The EU's food safety authority has found that allergens in molluscs
are not reliably reduced by processing techniques, paving the way
for the bloc to impose labelling requirements on a variety of
foods.
New research may provide insight into how to reduce the allergenic
properties of peanuts through the use of an enzyme found in certain
fruit and vegetables, findings that could lead to the development
of "hypoallergenic peanut...
Preparing the ground for new labelling rules on allergenic
ingredients, the UK's food agency calls for views on best practice
guidance for food and beverage makers.
New study that highlights a rise in sesame allergies reminds food
makers of the importance of tough European labelling rules on
allergen ingredients enforced later this year,reports Lindsey
Partos.
Fuelling the debate on salt consumption levels, a US researcher
claims to have uncovered the mechanisms by which high salt diets
can trigger exercise-induced asthma.
Food makers looking to slice potential allergens from their food
formulations will benefit from a new allergen-free apple designed
by researchers in The Netherlands, reports Lindsey Partos.
As Europe prepares for tougher rules on allergen labelling, a new
study could help food makers by slicing away the allergenicity of
peanut products, reports Lindsey Partos.
As the deadline for the food allergy bill approaches, new research
shows that the peanut testing kits used by the food industry are
around 95 percent accurate.
Around one in ten supermarket bakery workers risk developing asthma
by breathing in dust from flour and bread mixes, according to a new
study which calls for greater awareness among retailers as the
number of in-store bakeries grows,...
Fundamental science identifies a further piece in the puzzle of why
humans are allergic to peanuts, tracking proteins from the gut to
the immune system, writes Lindsey Partos.
Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent asthmatic cough
and allergy to house dust mites in children, report Australian
researchers, adding new evidence to the ongoing debate.
Evidence that vitamins and minerals can protect against asthma is
scarce, suggests a new review, but the researchers do not rule out
a dietary approach to impact the incidence of the disease.
While universally welcomed by food manufacturers, retailers and
consumer allergy groups alike, one aspect of the new European
directive on food allergen labelling has proved unpopular and is
now slated for amendment- the labelling...
Opportunities for the synthetic kiwi flavour market have opened up
after findings from a small study in the UK show that the kiwi
fruit appears to be a significant food allergen capable of causing
severe reactions, particularly in...
In a bid to gauge the popularity and concerns of new European rules
on food allergens the UK's food watchdog has launched a public
consultation on the regulations that will mean food labels will
have to list certain potentially...
Pregnant women with asthma who eat oily fish, such as salmon or
trout, may help protect their children against developing asthma,
according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in
Orlando...
As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough
new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk
assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is
'insufficient to establish an intake...
As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough
new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk
assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is
'insufficient to establish an intake...
Vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with respiratory diseases
such as cystic fibrosis and asthma by hydrating the airways and
clearing them from potential pathogens, report scientists this
month, helping to explain some of the...
In a bid to clarify labels and in response to consumer concerns,
the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on
the use of alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.
Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's
food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of
alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.
Lidl, the German supermarket chain has taken bottles of Australian
Creston Bay Brand wine off its shelves after discovering
dangerously high levels of sulphur dioxide in it.
Genetic ID's new Quick-Check allergen test series is capable of
detecting the presence of as little as one or two allergen
marker-molecules within the DNA found in a food sample.
With legislators across the world currently discussing the issue of
food allergens and labelling, scientists are busy in the labs
investigating solutions to this increasing health problem. But new
research released this week could...
The European Parliament this week showed strong support for the
first reading of the Commission's proposal for an amendment to the
food labelling Directive (2000/13/EC OJ L 109, 6.5.200 (1)), and
proposed additional amendments...
A Bill put before the US Congress which would improve ingredient
labelling and help protect consumers who suffer from food allergies
has been welcomed by US consumer protection groups.
Consumers who drink a glass of full fat milk a day may be less
likely to suffer from asthma than those who drink a less fatty
dairy alternative. These are the findings from a recent study in
Australia that investigated how dairy products...
Children who fail to consume enough magnesium and potassium in
their diets may be damaging the function of their lungs, according
to recent research from the US.
The Food Ingredient Specialties business of Nestle USA, a
subsidiary of European food company Nestle, voluntarily recalled
144,000 pounds of chicken base refrigerated products because the
allergen whey protein was not listed on the...
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory
and Critical Care Medicine, researchers from London's King's
College reported that individuals who ate at least two apples per
week were between 22 and 32...
Plain language is the key to future food allergen labelling. This
was the resounding message from American food manufacturers
speaking at the Food and Drug Administration meeting this week.
Researchers in the Netherlands have found that apples, pears and
other fruits rich in certain plant compounds may help protect the
lungs from chronic disease.
According to Australian researchers, campaigns to reduce heart
disease by promoting polyunsaturated margarines and cooking oils
could be partly responsible for the recent dramatic increase in
childhood asthma in the developed world.
