Vanadium deemed unsafe in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected vanadium as an ingredient that can safely be used in foods and food supplements because of overexposure fears to the general population.
Archives for February 28, 2008
Broccoli sprouts linked to bladder cancer protection
A concentrated extract from broccoli sprouts may cut the development of bladder cancer by more than 50 per cent, according to results of an animal study.
GRAS granted for Aminogen protein digestion ingredient
An enzyme desgined to improve protein digestion has been granted GRAS status, opening up the market for its use in functional foods and beverages, said its manufacturer Triarco.
The global weight loss market
Constantin Dallas from Fytexia tells NutraIngredients.com about the differences between the US and European weight loss markets, and the areas of potential his company has identified.
Health drives increased protein sales, report
Sales of protein ingredients are expected to top the $18bn mark by 2010, mainly on account of their association with a healthy lifestyle, according to new research from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
Online guide presents Danisco cost-cutting solutions
Danisco has launched an online guide for food manufacturers in search of ingredients solutions to limit the impact of soaring raw material prices.
Give up multivitamins, Harvard warns
A report has suggested people should stop taking multivitamins while further work is carried out on folic acid's relationship to cancer.