Kirin bacteria may prevent dermatitis
Japan's Kirin Brewery says it has new animal and human clinical data showing that one of its lactic acid bacteria strains is effective at preventing atopic dermatitis.
Archives for March 28, 2005
Plant diet may not be bad for bones
People who eat no animal products and only raw plant-based foods may have healthier bones than previously thought, shows US research.
Soy flours to help bakers launch health foods
Speciality ingredients group Cerestar has launched a range of functional soy products across Europe aimed specifically at the baking industry, believing demand for this practical and healthy ingredient will offset rising soybean prices, writes Chris...
Ocean Spray taps former Pepsi chief in health drive
Ocean Spray said yesterday that it has appointed former PepsiCo R&D chief Geoffrey Woolford as vice president of research and development, as part of its efforts to give the company a healthier profile.
New golden rice has 20 times more beta-carotene
UK scientists have developed a new genetically modified strain of golden rice that is said to produce 23 times more beta-carotene than the previous variety, reports Dominique Patton.
Functional foods fall short of full potential, says IFT report
Consumers are missing out on potential benefits of functional foods as the food industry and government fail to keep up with advances in science and food technology, according to a report published by the Institute for Food Technologies (IFT) last week.