New study: coffee, risk factor in heart disease?
Fuelling the debate on coffee consumption, a new study suggests caffeine could increase aortic stiffness and wave reflections, risk factors in cardiovascular disease.
Archives for June 15, 2005
Global percentage ingredient labels on the Codex table, again
International labelling standards on the percentage of ingredients in a food and beverage products are on the table again at an upcoming Codex meeting, reports Lindsey Partos.
Binge drinking impacts memory long after the event
Contributing to already considerable dossier on the impact excessive alcohol consumption can have on health, a new study claims to be the first to show that continuous drinking for a short period could lead to permanent damage to memory.
Quest flavour technology targets salt reduction
Food and beverage makers looking to slash salt, as well as fat and sugar, levels in their product ranges could benefit from a new flavour system designed by ICI-owned firm Quest, reports Lindsey Partos.
Public R&D funding pays off for Ireland's food sector
Ireland's public investment in R&D is beginning to pay off, with the launch of such products as a new form of bio-cheese and a low-fat snack food. The government has identified health and nutrition food development as a major funding target, reports...
New work on citrus genome opens up limonoid opportunities?
US researchers open up potential opportunities held in the citrus genome, helping to detect specific genes related to pathogen resistance and to high flavonoid and nutrient levels.