Milk protein mutations for better quality cheese
US scientist reveals role specific milk protein genes play in cheese yield, composition and quality, confirming recent findings from researchers in New Zealand.
Archives for February 7, 2005
New values for nutrients reveal more about health benefits
Knowing a food's dietary fibre content says nothing about how it will impact the body, says a New Zealand researcher, who is calling for an alternative evaluation of nutrients that will give consumers more information about their real benefit to health.
Enzymotec adds higher grade PS
Israeli lipids producer Enzymotec is offering the brain health nutrient phosphatidylserine (PS) in concentrations of up to 90 per cent, allowing manufacturers to use smaller capsules and increase dosages.
Hain Celestial sees small income rise in 2Q 2005
Natural goods company Hain Celestial has reported record sales for the second quarter 2005, but high costs and charges mean net income has risen only slightly.
Bigger babies have higher risk of certain cancers in adulthood
Babies who weighed more at birth had higher rates of digestive and lymphatic cancers in adulthood, finds a new study that underscores the importance of prenatal nutrition.
Kellogg to develop Martek DHA-fortified foods
Martek Biosciences has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with Kellogg, under which it will supply the consumer foods giant with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) for use in a new line of fortified foods.
PharmaNutrients wins patent on CLA for inflammation disorders
PharmaNutrients has been granted a new patent for its combination of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) with glucosamine and ascorbic acid, used to address inflammation-related disorders, reports Jess Halliday.
Milk, fruit and veg may help reduce disability risk
High consumption of dairy products and fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of disability, especially among black women, report US researchers.