Sugar blocks pain in sweet-toothed children, study
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down - but only if the child likes sweet foods and is not overweight, say US researchers.
Archives for December 20, 2005
ADM soy protein promises better quality meat products
A new injectable soya protein designed for use in meat products could help increase shelf life and cooking yields, while also improving the texture of products, says supplier Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Christmeas feature
Anyone for a reindeer roast?
All those who still believe in Santa, stop reading here. For his sledge-pulling reindeer, Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph, have long been consumed in a tasty stew.
Christmas feature
The sum of chocolate
Chocoholics rejoice: 2005 was the year it became clear chocolate really is good for you. But before Christmas ushers in a race to cram the candy, reflect a moment on where the benefits truly lie, and where they don't.
UK recalls French camembert in E-coli scare
A dangerous strain of E-coli is feared to have contaminated camembert cheese sold by more than 100 British retailers, including supermarket chain Waitrose, said the country's food watchdog late Monday.
Scientists find ways to crack bacteria barrier
US and EU scientists researching how to crack through hard formations of bacteria on surfaces say their discoveries could lead to new cleaning methods for fruit, vegetables and other foods