Archives for February 27, 2003

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New delivery technology for soy nutrients

Drug delivery company BioDelivery Sciences has formed a new subsidiary, Bioral Nutrient Delivery (BND), to market its technology for soy-derived nutrients for use in food applications.

Melon rind may hold potent cure

Scientists in the US have found that melon rind, which contains an important amino acid, could be a useful ingredient in dietary-supplement products for sickle-cell-related deficiencies.

Scientists turn bitter around

From one sense to another - taste. As children, and indeed adults, how many of us have been forced to swallow bitter-tasting medicines ? But there could be a solution for present and future generations, and a natural one at that.

FDA confirms GRAS for Cognis lutein esters

Health ingredients manufacturer Cognis Nutrition and Health says the US Food and Drug Administration has approved GRAS status for the company's Xangold brand natural lutein esters products in a variety of foods.

Omega-3 powers explained?

New research suggests that Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, can treat some of the damage to arteries that leads to stroke and heart disease.

Wild Oats back in black

Organic food retailer Wild Oats Markets announced a return to profit this week, thanks to a reduction in stores and tighter control on expenses. Eight consecutive quarters of same-store sales increases contributed to the significant improvement in net...

Balchem's choline, USP only

Balchem Encapsulates said it will now be offering only USP-grade choline chloride and choline bitartrate to customers. The company's products have received a quality recognition from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) which adopted standards of...

Numico receives bid for Unicity

Las Vegas company Gateway Distributors has made an unsolicited bid for Unicity, the supplement business owned by Dutch food group Royal Numico.