Archives for May 28, 2006

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Chinese jvs could ease amino acid price pressure

By  Jess Halliday

European amino acid manufacturers feeling the pinch from cheaper Chinese imports should consider entering into joint ventures in Asia, advises Frost and Sullivan, since manufacturing costs are lower but quality is still high.

Low carb diet may not weaken bones, says study

By  staff reporter

Sticking to a low carbohydrate diet does not lead to weakened bones over a three-month period, say US researchers - a result that may prove to be only a brief glimmer for this fading star of diet fads.

Stanol-containing cheese could help reduce cholesterol

By  Stephen Daniells

A stanol-enriched cheese could help lower cholesterol levels by over five per cent, says a new study by Raisio and Valio, as the Finish companies look to put science behind the growing range of stanol products.