Archives for September 23, 2010

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Vitamin C may improve mood: Study

By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin C could improve the emotional state of hospitalized patients, according to new research.

Nano-EGCG could take tea benefits into clear beverages

By Stephen Daniells

Modified whey protein may nano-encapsulate the green tea compound EGCG and slow its rate of degradation 3.2-fold, thereby offering nano-encapsulation potential for formulators, says a new study.

Special Edition: Asia

Facing the challenges of Chinese ingredient sourcing

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

China’s reputation as an ingredient supplier has suffered from a spate of food safety problems – but the food industry should not paint all China-based companies with the same broad brush, says stevia supplier GLG Life Tech.

Martek agrees sale of most of Winchester plant

By Jess Halliday

Martek Biosciences is to sell off the majority of its manufacturing plant in Winchester to animal health company Alltech as part of a restructuring plan, but will retain some R&D and limited production capacity at the site.