Study identifies novel phenolic compound in maple syrup
A novel phenolic compound, known as quebecol, has been identified from Canadian maple syrup by a group of researchers from the University of Rhode Island.
Archives for March 31, 2011
Class action lawsuits set to ‘explode’ in health claims arena
A potent combination of lawyers on the make, a rise in activism from consumer lobby groups and food manufacturers pushing the envelope with more aggressive health claims is set to prompt an “explosion” in class action lawsuits in the coming years,...
Review supports white bean extract’s weight management potential
A white bean extract that inhibits the action of the enzyme alpha-amylase is effective for glucose control and weight management, says a new review of the literature.
Fluxome self-affirms GRAS of its resveratrol
Danish resveratrol supplier Fluxome has announced that an independent scientific panel of experts supports the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status of its ingredient.