Archives for April 25, 2006

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Med diet could protect elderly from vein problems

By  staff reporter

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in olive oil, fresh vegetables and vitamin E, could reduce the risk of obstructions in blood vessels in the elderly, says Italian research.

'No evidence' that coffee drinking harms heart

By  Stephen Daniells

Long-term heavy coffee drinking does not increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) say Harvard researchers, results that also have positive implications for the stimulant drink industry.

Pharmachem launches carb blocker for food use

By  staff reporter

Pharmachem Laboratories is introducing a new ingredient derived from white bean that lowers the calorie-count and glycemic index of starchy foods - an innovation that will allow manufacturers to make healthier or diet products.

Natural tomato color booms as firms avoid synthetic

By  Lorraine Heller

Just a few months after its approval in the US, a natural tomato food colorant claims to have attracted strong interest as food and beverage manufacturers look to clean up their labels.

Gadot comes up with calcium for milk replacements

By  Jess Halliday

Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a new calcium citrate compound that could help formulators overcome fortification issues with soy milk, fluid milk, smoothie, infant formula, and other milk replacement products.