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Edible oils may be upgraded with tomato peel waste

Enriching edible oils with tomato peel may enhance their bioavailability and

upgrade their quality by increasing beta carotene and lycopene content and

inducing better thermal stability, say researchers..... Read

 

 

Packaging chemicals found in breast milk, says study

Chemicals found in food packaging and other products appear to be transferred

by nursing mothers to their babies via breast milk, researchers have found.....

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Unexpected result on iron levels in infant formulations set to spark debate

Food makers face fresh research on optimal iron levels in infant formula as

new study suggests extra iron may delay development in infants that already have

sufficient levels..... Read

 

 

Vitamin D to boost mood in older adults: study

Increasing your vitamin D intake may lead to mood improvements and protect

against depression, suggests new research published today..... Read

 

 

Sabinsa builds science behind weight loss blend

Sabinsa's weight management ingredient, LeanGard, may boost weight loss and

cut body fat, according to a new study from the company that builds the science

behind the product..... Read

 

 

CoQ10 may cut muscle injuries for athletes

Supplements of co-enzyme Q10 may reduce the occurrence of muscular injuries in

athletes, suggests new research from Japan..... Read

 

 

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Peanut allergy gone within five years?

Genetically modified plants or immunotherapy may eliminate allergies to peanut

within five years, suggests a prominent scientist from Duke University..... Read

 

 

Citrus essential oils could be anti-fungal additives for food

Essential oils from citrus like mandarins and lemon could be natural

anti-fungal agents for food, tapping into the search for natural alternatives to

synthetics, suggests new research from Spain..... Read

 

 

Green tea extract may counter fatigue for workaholics

Supplements of the green tea compound EGCG may offset the signs of physical

and mental fatigue associated with modern stressful lives, suggests research

from Japan..... Read

 

 

Juicing may boost a fruit's antioxidant punch: study

Long term supplementation of antioxidant-rich apples and purple grapes,

particularly in juice form, may prevent artery hardening, researchers from

France have reported for the first time..... Read

 

 

Curcumin may offer diabetes benefits: study

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour,

could have benefits for diabetics, suggests a joint Korean-American study.....

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Danisco sponsors research on dietary fibres

Food ingredients, sugar and industrial bioproducts firm Danisco is sponsoring

a professorship in healthy dietary fibres, which could help to develop foods

with health-promoting benefits..... Read

 

 

Novel barley boosts bowel health in humans: study

A resistant starch-rich barley may offer functional food potential for

formulators to double the fibre content of products, and boost gut health in

consumers, suggests new research..... Read

 

 

Arsenic in baby rice sparks calls for updated regulations

A lack of regulation means a third of baby rice on sale in the UK contains

worryingly high levels of carcinogenic inorganic arsenic, according to

researchers..... Read

 

 

Trans-fats harm mechanism proposed

Trans fatty acids (TFA), an enfant terrible of the food industry, may promote

cardiovascular disease by triggering inflammatory processes in the cells lining

blood vessels, American scientists report..... Read

 

 

Soluble fibre boosts satiety, aids weight loss: study

Supplements of soluble dietary fibre may increase weight loss by boosting

satiety, and has beneficial effects for cardiovascular health, suggests a

study..... Read

 

 

Pectin gels offer low-fat cheese possibilities

Pectin gels improved the taste and texture of low-fat cheese, says research

from China that may offer interesting possibilities for mayonnaise

formulators..... Read

 

 

Study supports lycopene protecting skin from within

Consuming lycopene-rich tomato paste may protect against sunburn and

sun-induced skin ageing, British researchers have reported..... Read

 

 

Coffee may slash breast cancer risk: study

Drinking at least two to three cups of coffee a day may reduce a woman's risk

of developing breast cancer or delay the onset of cancer, depending on her

genes, suggests a new study..... Read

 

 

Rosehip reduces osteoarthritis pain, says meta-analysis

Extracts from rosehip may reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis by 37 per

cent, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).....

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Can flavonoid-rich chocolate protect against heart disease?

A study to be conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, will

examine whether adding flavonoids found in cocoa to the diet, gives additional

protection against heart disease on top of that provided by..... Read

 

 

Pomegranate sauce offers marinade potential for industry

Marinating anchovies in pomegranate juice may extend the shelf-life of the

fish, and positively enhance the flavour and aroma profile, suggests new

research from Turkey..... Read

 

 

Micronutrients show potential against TB recurrence

Daily supplements of micronutrients vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and selenium

may reduce the recurrence of tuberculosis during standard treatment, suggests a

new study..... Read

 

 

Cross-linked pectin to lead to better emulsions for food?

Using enzymes to cross-link pectin may produce new emulsions with enhanced

functional properties, and opportunities for food formulators, American

researchers report..... Read

 

 

Green tea's Alzheimer protection gets more support

Green tea catechins may inhibit the loss of reference and working memory

linked to plaque formation in the brain, say research from Japan, adding to

claims that the beverage may help ward off Alzheimer's..... Read

 

 

Vitamin D, calcium combo may cut exercise-related stress fractures

Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D, long linked to improving bone

health, may also reduce the risk of stress fractures during exercise, scientists

have reported..... Read

 

 

Science stacks up for Kyowa's citicoline supplement

Supplements of CDP-choline may boost biological energy in brain cells, and be

neuroprotective, suggests new research from Harvard and Kyowa Hakko..... Read

 

 

Texture of low-fat ice cream boosted by prebiotics

The prebiotic inulin may enhance the texture of probiotic ice-cream, resulting

in a potentially health friendly summer snack, according to new research.....

Read

 

 

Omega-3 and bipolar disorders: Jurys still out

More well-designed studies are required before any conclusions can be drawn on

the benefits of omega-3 for people with bipolar disorders, University of Oxford

researchers have reported after reviewing the literature..... Read

 

 

Lifelong prebiotic supplements may enhance survival: rat study

Lifelong supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose may

extend lifespan by over 30 per cent, according to a new animal study from

France..... Read

 

 

 

 

 

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