Cranberries, probiotics may fight ulcer-causing bacteria in children
Cranberry juice or probiotics clear the stomach of children of a bacterial strain known to cause ulcers and cancer, new research reports.
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Green banana fibres could give noodles nutrient boost
Resistant starch from the green fruits of plantain and banana may boost the fibre content of foods such as instant noodles, suggests new research.
FDA cracks down on fake cancer cures
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned 23 US companies and two foreign individuals to stop selling products that claim to cure cancer.
News focus: Pectin
Pectin: Providing solutions for healthy foods
Health and wellness is creeping in to every aspect of the food industry. In the third in an in-depth special series, FoodNavigator examines the potential for pectin offer formulation solutions when targeting the health and wellness trend.