Archives for September 18, 2006

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MediMush seeks novel foods nod for shiitake beta-glucan

By  staff reporter

Danish company MediMush is seeking to introduce a new shiitake mushrooms source of beta-glucan for dietary supplements sold in the EU, and has sought substantial equivalence status under the bloc's novel foods legislation.

CRN funds self-regulation move

By  Clarisse Douaud

The CRN has announced it is funding a federal advertising body to monitor advertising for dietary supplements as part of the overall aim of encouraging the industry to self-regulate.

Black cohosh safety rep boosted by court decision

By  staff reporter

Liver safety concerns surrounding black cohosh may be mitigated, with a US District Court's dismissal of a product liability lawsuit against two manufacturers of the herbal, and the testimony of the plaintiff's experts.

New GI definitions spark fierce debate

By  Lorraine Heller in San Francisco

A new set of definitions related to glycemic carbohydrates have been approved by a group of industry and science experts, in an effort designed to help food manufacturers communicate how the carbohydrate content of a product will affect blood glucose...

Salad eaters more likely to get key nutrients

By  Clarisse Douaud

People who eat salads have higher serum levels of vitamins C and E, folic acid, and carotenoids, according to a large study of US adults that suggests these nutrients are well absorbed in the body from raw vegetables.