Carotenoids boost iron adsorption, says study
Intake of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin improved iron absorption from a meal and even reversed the inhibitory effects of coffee, says a new study.
Archives for September 3, 2006
Chr Hansen expands German cultures production
Chr Hansen's expansion of its existing lactic acid cultures facility in Pohlheim, Germany is designed to tap the rapidly growing market for meat cultures.
Doehler to tap healthy ingredient trend in Paris
Doehler Group's focus on naturalness and health at the upcoming SIAL exhibition in Paris will include natural sweeteners and neutral-tasting Omega 3.
FSA moves to block illegal GM rice
The UK's Food Standards Agency has taken action to ensure that testing and monitoring is carried out on consignments of American long grain rice in the UK.
Weekly Comment
The truth is out there, in the middle ground
Food can polarise opinion more than most issues, but can we please have some balance and debate, rather than mudslinging and crop burning to get to the truth?
Genomics has potential to revolutionise food science
More efficient collaboration between the public and private sectors is vital if genomic technology is to truly have an impact in alleviating food insecurity and food shortages around the world.