Seaweed granules may replace salt in foods
Seaweed may hold the key to reducing salt in foods without affecting the shelf life and taste of the product, according to a new project from the UK.
Archives for September 22, 2008
AERs: supplements 604 – drugs 450,000
There have been 604 adverse event reports (AERs) – including five deaths – in six months, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which implemented the system last year.
Digestive health leads functional product launches, Mintel
Foods and beverages marketed for digestive health have crept to the top of the list of new functional product launches so far this year, according to statistics provided by Mintel.
Omega-3 and soy may protect against pollution harm: Study
Supplements of omega-3 or soy may protect the heart against certain damaging effects of air pollution, according to a new study from an international team of researchers.
Soy has staying power as healthy option
Consumers in the US are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the United Soybean Board.