MSG: Review dismisses allergy concerns
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavour-enhancer, does not increase the risk of developing allergies, such as asthma and rhinitis, says a new review from the US.
Archives for May 24, 2009
Sifto expands range of alternative salts for consumer use
Sifto Canada Corporation has announced a new line of alternative salts for consumer use, including low-sodium and zero-sodium varieties.
Arsenic rice study prompts new advice for parents
The UK’s Food Standards Agency is advising that infants are not given rice drinks as a replacement for cows’ milk, breast milk, or infant formula, following a new study that indicates potential to exceed maximum intake of arsenic.
Organic conversion label could enable price premiums
Developing an official ‘label’ for organic conversion-grade produce would let farmers secure price premiums while they are going through the organic conversion process, claims a new European study.
Cheerios: Drugs for breakfast?
When is a breakfast cereal not a breakfast cereal? Well, when it’s a drug.