Archives for November 24, 2008

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Parry’s organic spirulina goes GRAS

By Lorraine Heller

Parry Nutraceuticals has said its organic spirulina product has been certified as GRAS, meaning it can be used to enhance the nutritional value of foods ranging from cereals and snacks to frozen dairy.

Conjuring with calories: Regulation and labeling changes

By Sarah Hills

There was something magical about the recent news that the caloric value of both gum arabic and erythritol have been officially lowered, but whether it turns out to be a sleight of hand or a real change remains to be seen.

Mainstream media highlights harm from vitamins

By Lorraine Heller

Dietary supplements have received their latest dose of negative media attention, after The New York Times last week published an article on vitamins harming health.