iPhone device helps with diabetes management
A new iPhone application is designed to help users with diabetes management by providing nutritional information for over 50,000 food products and 500 brands.
Archives for June 30, 2009
Study backs diabetes benefits of Indian plant extract
A patented extract of the Gymnema sylvestre plant has been found to stimulate insulin secretion in lab tests, opening the way for further research into its diabetes benefits.
Tate & Lyle reveals global consumer research on fiber
With global consumption rates of fiber still well below recommended intake levels, consumers in Latin America and the US are most aware of the need to add more fiber into their diets, while awareness in Europe still lags behind.
Focus on sweeteners among Mintel taste test winners
Sweeteners old and new were in the spotlight as Mintel announced the products that won its taste test from last month’s IFT trade show in Anaheim.