Archives for September 24, 2007

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Guar gum's anti-diarrhoea potential gets boost

By  staff reporter

Partially hydrolysed guar gum extensively used as an emulsifier, thickener and stabiliser, may also have potential as a health ingredient for protecting against diarrhoea, suggests new research.

Equateq opens super omega-3 factory in Scotland

By  Alex McNally

A production and research facility able to make super-pure fatty acid concentrates for the nutrition industry has officially opened in the Western Isles of Scotland with the potential to offer gold standard omega-3.

Ocean Nutrition co-brands with Unilever spread

By  Clarisse Douaud

Ocean Nutrition Canada has secured co-branding for its omega-3 with Unilever Canada's Becel spreads, representing a high-profile marketing coup with a known household brand.

Selenium may protect against artery furring

By  Stephen Daniells

Selenium supplements may reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, suggests a small study from Italy.