FDA amends fish oil GRAS
The US food watchdog this week issued a 'tentative final rule' that amends the current GRAS status for a fish oil used in food ingredients, to control consumer intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Archives for January 22, 2004
DHEA to replace HRT?
Supplements of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may help remedy some of the side effects of the menopause, according to Italian researchers.
WHEAT FOCUS: Speciality focus pays off for wheat ingredients supplier
Speciality ingredients continue to deliver improved results for wheat-based ingredients supplier MGP Ingredients with the company this week raising its estimated revenue for the year on the back of higher than expected sales.
Charity calls for new supplement programs
A lack of basic vitamins and minerals is damaging the health of one-third of the world's people and holding back the economic development of virtually every country in the southern hemisphere, claims a new report presented to country and business...