Archives for May 21, 2007

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USP to clean-up guidelines and standards

22-May-2007

By staff reporter

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is inviting comments on proposed revisions to guidelines and resources it makes available in the National Formulary (NF) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) with the aim of making the publications more user friendly.

Carotenoids more bioaccessible from fruit than green veg - study

22-May-2007

By Stephen Daniells

The bioaccessibility of carotenoids is greater from fruit than dark green vegetables, says a new study from Ireland that has important implications for the use of such ingredients in functional foods.