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Obese women who are given additional soft drinks in their diet voluntarily respond by reducing other calories consumed, according to new research backed by Sugar Nutrition UK.
It’s Fresh! has won a slice of a €5m ($6.5m) investment to advance its technology which absorbs and locks ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone to slow the ripening and decay of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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A new theory that seems to be gaining momentum on the obesity front is food addiction. Apparently the world’s expanding waistline is as result of so many of us being addicted to food.
Increasing demand for specialised yeast to improve food and drink quality are driving rapid growth in the global yeast market , which could grow 75% on 2010 levels to reach $5.1bn by 2016, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.
The proteins in a formulation can drastically impact the quality and texture of gluten-free baked goods and therefore must be selected wisely, suggest researchers.
Sirane has launched Dri-Fresh Fresh-Hold labels, an odor-absorbing patch for retailers selling packaged meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables.
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet may contribute to the prevention of a variety of conditions linked to the aging brain, including cognitive decline, depression and stroke, say researchers.