Tomatoes better than pure lycopene for health, says review
The science supporting the health benefits of tomatoes, particularly processed tomato products and extracts, is much stronger than that behind pure lycopene, says a new review.
Archives for August 17, 2006
Carotech can offer halal certified tocotrienols
The movement towards ensuring nutritional ingredients are suitable for all consumers, no matter what restrictions their religion or lifestyle may pose has been picked up by tocotrienol producer Carotech, which has received Halal certification for its...
Ginseng linked to improved breast cancer outcomes
Ginseng, one of the most well known traditional herbals, may improve survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer patients, suggests a study based in China, but experts have urged caution over the results.
Flax patent makes Burcon more than a canola company
Burcon Nutrisciences has been granted a European patent for its flax oil seed-derived novel protein isolate and production, and signalled that it will continue developing technologies from sources besides its canola, which now forms the core of its...
Horizon dairy targeted for lacking organic practices
A legal complaint filed against the nation's largest organic dairy firm has rekindled an ongoing debate surrounding the integrity of organic production.