Archives for July 30, 2009

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Lecithin additive may find health niche

By Stephen Daniells

A component of the common food additive lecithin my help the liver process fat and glucose, opening up lecithin to a potential role in the growing health ingredients category.

Imported ready meals a worry for many Irish

By Jess Halliday

Over 50 per cent of Irish consumers are concerned about the safety of food imported from outside the EU – and 43 per cent about food from other EU member states – a new survey has indicated.

Allergy specialists suggest warning symbol for foods, non-foods

By Jess Halliday

Use of a common symbol to indicate the presence of individual allergens in food and personal care products could help allergy sufferers identify products to avoid – especially in multi-lingual communities, say specialists from Imperial College.