Archives for February 21, 2007

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Heart association removes folic acid for prevention

By  Clarisse Douaud

The American Heart Association (AHA) has removed folic acid from its recommendation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women and also dismissed antioxidant supplements for primary or secondary prevention.

Friesland Australian joint venture targets prebiotics

By  Neil Merrett and Jess Halliday

Friesland Foods is to enter a joint venture with Australian dairy group Warrnambool as part of plans to help meet growing demand in the country for prebiotic ingredients.

Taiyo's expands sunfiber self-affirmed GRAS

By  staff reporter

Ingredients supplier Taiyo International announced it has expanded self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) through an independent panel of scientific experts.

Sustainable hoodia to secure supply, lower prices

By  Jess Halliday

The Afriplex hoodia cultivation programme is yielding its first harvest this year and is expected to significantly increase supply of plant material available to meet growing demand from the weight management market.