Calorie-restriction may change protein levels: Study
Restricting calorie intake may lead to changes in the levels of certain proteins, says a new study that deepens our understanding of how low-cal diets may improve health.
Archives for December 14, 2009
EFSA gives polyol bulk sweetener a positive opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered a positive scientific opinion on polyglycitol syrup, a common bulk sweetener used in bakery products.
Leatherhead members back food quality study
Leatherhead Food Research has revealed six research projects chosen by its members for 2010-2011, with strongest support for a study into freshness and food quality indicators.
2010 trend forecast: Authentically ethical food
Manufacturers will need to appeal to consumers’ desire for ethically sourced, sustainable foods more than ever in the year ahead, according to trend predictions for 2010 from The Food Channel.
Study says alcoholic energy drinks pose 'serious risks'
A new study in Behavioral Neuroscience has warned that there are “serious risks” associated with mixing caffeine and alcohol.
Unilever acts over Greenpeace’s palm oil claims
Unilever has halted all purchases of palm oil from Indonesian company PT SMART after a Greenpeace report alleged that its parent group Sinar Mas is engaged in widespread illegal deforestation and peatland clearance in Indonesia.
Bisphenol A becomes test of leadership for FDA
Each day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dithers in delivering its verdict on the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), its authority is diminished and its credibility wanes.
BioPlus vies to supply ‘second source’ of sucralose
BioPlus Life Sciences has become the latest sucralose manufacturer to put itself forward as an alternative sucralose supplier, as it joins with Mays Chemical Company for US distribution of the sweetener.