'Sweet tooth' linked to binge eating and obesity
People with a 'sweet tooth', a strong preference for sweet tastes, associate the taste with mood improvements and have impaired control of eating more sweets, says research from the US.
Archives for July 17, 2006
Curcumin's cholesterol-lowering mechanism proposed
Scientists from Germany report that they have identified how curcumin helps reduce bad cholesterol levels, findings that could extend understanding of the spice extract.
China tightens control on saccharin production
China is once again tightening controls on saccharin output, a move thought to be designed to boost its domestic sugar industry.
French GM food on the rise, says report
France is set for an explosion in GM corn planting this year, according to a recent USDA GAIN report.
Consumers can 'smell' words, say researchers
Some words are powerful enough to activate parts of the brain dedicated to smell, suggesting that food companies should pay closer attention to what they put on their labels.
Premier Foods makes shrewd UB offer
The UK's Premier Foods is believed to have offered United Biscuits an initial £1bn bid for its northern European snack food operations - even though City analysts claim the business is worth £2.3bn.