Archives for February 9, 2007

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FSA asks: When was your first goji?

By  Jess Halliday

The UK's Food Standards agency is seeking evidence of whether goji berries were consumed in the European Union before May 1997 - a factor that which will determine their novel foods status and could impact availability of the superfruit.

Prairie Orchard Farms to branch into omega-3 chickens

By  Clarisse Douaud

A Canadian meat producer is trying to yoke together omega-3 fatty acids to add to chicken in a way that will boost the meat's functional value without affecting taste, as the company strives to label its products accordingly.

Folic acid on the EU agenda

By  Jess Halliday

Debate over fortification of certain foods with folic acid has been initiated at EU-level, as various member states mull public health strategies for reducing pregnancies affected by neural tube defects.

Pine bark extract shows promise for slowing sugar uptake

By  Stephen Daniells

Extracts from French maritime pine bark may inhibit an enzyme linked to glucose absorption 190 times more than a synthetic medication, says new research from Germany that could offer significant benefits for diabetics if the results can be translated...

Soy and whey build muscle equally - in rats at least

By  staff reporter

Protein from soy or from whey is equally effective for synthesis of muscle protein after endurance training, suggests an animal study that may challenge the perception that athletes should avoid soy if reproducible in humans.

ADM launches functional wheat protein isolates

By  staff reporter

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has launched a range of functional wheat protein isolates designed to enhance the taste, texture and appearance of cereal products.