News in the food world

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This might turn out to be a little bit like Jason's 'blipits'- though I'll update much less often, and I tend to lose interest fairly quickly. (I mean, I get excited about something else and go another direction.)

Good idea? bad idea? Here are some updates I saw today:

I'm not going to give links here - it takes a LOT of time!- but if you search for a piece of it and use quotation marks, it should get you there.


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Women and children first? Benefits of cranberry may be better for certain population groups. Consuming cranberry products may reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by about 40%, says a new meta-analysis that also indicates that certain groups may benefit more than others..
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Women-and-children-first-Benefits-of-cranberry-may-be-better-for-certain-population-groups/?c=JXuXZ2C%252B3ccqH7iWsb81ki0QZVveUFPg&utm_source=Newsletter_Subject&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%252BSubject

Omega-3s & omega-6s show promise against ADHD: Cochrane review. A combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new review from the prestigious Cochrane Collaboration.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Omega-3s-omega-6s-show-promise-against-ADHD-Cochrane-review/?c=JXuXZ2C%252B3cfqoYbdWjQCqZ2F9UjUUr%252Fk&utm_source=Newsletter_Subject&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%252BSubject

Food Standards Agency launches new allergen study

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a new study into allergen labelling...

Human lactoferrin safety backed in study
Human lactoferrin derived from genetically modified cows' milk is safe, according to data from a randomised, cross-over double blind, placebo-controlled study sponsored by the Dutch Food and Nutrition Delta...

Poultry protein isolates an effective substitute in turkey bologna, finds study
Substituting soy protein isolates and meat protein with poultry protein isolates in turkey bologna can avoid the use of nonmeat ingredients and reduce production costs without impacting quality, according to a study... Read

Salt cuts ARE 'reaching limit': Leatherhead Food Research
Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has confirmed salt reduction in food is reaching its limits, while rejecting claims that the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) had misrepresented its views...

Bill Gates invests £6M in UK GM research
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has given his support for genetic modification (GM) techniques with a £6.3M ($9.8m) grant for research led by the John Innes Centre in Norwich...

Five-year '100K Genome Project' aims to speed foodborne pathogen analysis
Government agencies have partnered with UC Davis and Agilent Technologies to create a new database of 100,000 foodborne pathogen genomes to help speed identification of bacteria responsible for illness outbreaks...

Probiotic cheese provides immuno-support after exercise: rat study
Researchers have found probiotic cheese may be a viable alternative to enhance the immune system and prevent infection after physical overexertion...

Industry hits back at salt report critics
Trade groups have hit back at critics of their view that the UK food industry is reaching the limits of salt reduction, following a report published today on the topic...


Chia seeds raise blood ALA and EPA levels for postmenopausal women: Study
Consumption of chia seeds, rich in ALA, may increase blood levels of the long chain omega-3 EPA by 30% for postmenopausal women, says a new study from the Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina...

Don't reject potential of vitamins to cut heart disease risk because of 'inappropriate' clinical trials: Review
Conclusions from clinical trials that B and E vitamins may be ineffective for reducing the risk of heart disease are inappropriate and the vitamins should not be rejected, says a new review of the evidence...


Non-nutritive sweeteners can help weight loss and maintenance – with caveats
Using non-nutritive sweeteners instead of added sugars may help people reach and maintain a healthy weight, but there is limited evidence about whether this is effective for reducing calories and sugars in the long term, say two major US medical associations...


Wild blueberries may protect DNA from damage: Study
Juice made from wild blueberries may reduce oxidative damage to DNA by around 3% and decrease the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, suggests new data...


Ocean of functional food opportunities from marine biomaterials, say researchers
A scientific review has identified possibilities to create novel functional ingredients from bio-processed marine products...


Researchers back step-wise sodium reduction for consumer acceptance
Reducing salt in processed foods through a series of unnoticed reductions could be an effective way to improve consumer acceptance of low-sodium foods, according to the authors of a new study published in the Journal of Sensory Studies, but how quickly can consumers adjust their preferences?..

Women with 'unexplained fatigue' should take iron supplements: Study
A daily iron supplement may decrease fatigue in women with 'unexplained fatigue' and borderline blood levels of ferritin (the iron-storing protein), says a new study...

Nanotechology: No longer the 'Wild West' of science?

Nanotechnology has become just one of many tools available to food companies looking to improve food safety, delivery of nutrients, or food packaging, transitioning from the 'Wild West' of science, according to deputy director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Dr. Sally Tinkle... Watch


Almonds have 20% fewer calories than thought
The calorific value of almonds is 20% less than previously thought, leading to gross overestimations of their energy value, according to new US research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN)... Read

Leatherhead consults food manufacturers
Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) is changing the way it selects projects under its member research programme to better reflect the business needs of UK food and drink manufacturers...

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Health claims, RCTs and the curious case of the FTC v POM Wonderful: What happens next??
Exactly what kind of evidence is needed to support structure/function or disease risk reduction claims on foods and supplements?..

Is the food industry under attack from an ‘NGO/media complex’?
With NGOs increasingly turning their attention to food production - and often doing a better job than the food industry of engaging with the media - the debate about issues from biotechnology to BPA will only become more polarized, one author has predicted...

Fruit flours: A new nutritional and sustainable gluten-free alternative?
Gluten-free foods could benefit from highly fibrous fruit flours developed from the by-product of juice and cider production...

Chia demand outstripping supply to lead to big crop increase in crop area next year: BI chief
Huge demand for chia will see chia become a ‘great crop’ for the key growing regions, says George Pontiakos, President of BI Nutraceuticals, as consumers embrace the super seed...

No need to cry over spoiled milk… pasteurisation-resistant bacteria identified
US researchers have identified a heat treatment-resistant spoilage-causing microbe in fluid milk - knowledge they hope can be used to extend the shelf life of dairy products...

I'm concerned about the implications of the last sentence of that last story- they are mentioning enzymes in the milk as being something to get rid of, to improve shelf life...

US federation raises livestock antibiotics concern
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has hit back at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the latter's proposals on restricting antibiotic use in meat production...

Russia bans Mexican poultry product imports
Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has imposed temporary restrictions on the import of poultry products from Mexico, due to the recent outbreak of bird flu in the country...

Ukraine bans provincial Chinese poultry imports
The Ukraine has banned imports of poultry and poultry products from several provinces of China in response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1...

Did anyone else hear about another bird flu outbreak?!

Land O’Lakes gets green light for dairy desserts acquisition
The US Federal Trade Commission has cleared Land O’Lakes' acquisition of chilled dairy desserts manufacturer Kozy Shack...
Do probiotics work in outer space? Yakult launches mission to find out...
How do our gut bacteria handle a prolonged stint in space? And do probiotics work in the same way up there vs down here on earth?..

Probiotics for health and wellbeing Technical / white paper
The role of probiotics has expanded from gut health maintenance, to use in applications that target diverse preventive health maintenance needs and supplementation in the.. Download now

Emulsifier YN - The unique ingredient in chocolate production. Technical / white paper
Emulsifier YN (ammonium phosphatides, E442) is known to be the best and most efficient alternative to lecithin (E322), in both chocolate - and compound products. The truth is.. Download now
The big guns on degradable gum: Wrigley and Kraft's enviro-gum plans
ConfectioneryNews.com asks what the two biggest players in the chewing gum market are doing to introduce non-stick gums that degrade quickly in the environment...

Nestlé invests in US brain food maker: ‘This is a big strategic move for us’
Two months after Abbott Nutrition described brain food research as “one of our top global priorities”, Nestlé Health Science has acquired a stake in Accera, the US firm behind Axona, a medical food targeted at people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s...

Five-year ‘100K Genome Project’ aims to speed foodborne pathogen analysis
Government agencies have partnered with UC Davis and Agilent Technologies to create a new database of 100,000 foodborne pathogen genomes to help speed identification of bacteria responsible for illness outbreaks...

Mining the stevia leaf: ‘Reb A purity is the old way of thinking’
Combining different sweet components from the stevia leaf – in a similar way to combining artificial sweeteners – may be the next step toward improving the flavor of stevia-sweetened products, says PureCircle’s vp of global marketing and innovation Jason Hecker...

Cargill acquires beef processing facility from firm crushed by ‘pink slime’ coverage
Cargill has acquired a beef processing facility for $14.1m from AFA Foods, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a wave of media coverage over lean finely textured beef (LFTB) – aka ‘pink slime’...

Dr. Schar bites into giant US gluten-free market with new facility
Gluten-free specialist Dr. Shar will bite into the sizeable gluten-free market in the US with its new manufacturing facility that will produce breads, bagels and frozen goods...

CSPI targets DreamWorks for Madagascar 3 character tie-ins
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken aim at DreamWorks Animation for its Madagascar 3 character tie-ins with foods it claims are of poor nutritional value...

"High Satiety" Solutions for Your Consumers Webinar
Consumers increasingly struggle with feeling full while managing their middles. How can they make smart choices at breakfast that can affect their appetite and blood sugar..

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Here's some Food World News:

http://news.yahoo.com/u-midwest-drought ... 21587.html

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tmac- thanks for adding that. I keep wondering when food prices will jump; most of them have stayed at a slow climb. Well, most processed food, anyway.

Wheat at the Home Storage Center costs twice as much as it did 3-4 years ago. Back when wheat prices first jumped (was that 2008?) my prediction was that they would drop a bit, then climb back up, then keep climbing and never be that low again. Well, it hasn't been that dramatic yet, and I'm feeling a little drained trying to stay on top of ALL that food storage (you know how the counsel was "at least a year or two's worth"?) Some of the shorter-term storage stuff is getting past its prime (still OK, just not at peak) because I got more than I would normally use, planning on needing to share. Things haven't fallen apart as fast as I thought they would... now I'm left trying to re-balance.

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Had the same experience. We already had a full year's food storage, but in 2008 we loaded up on a bunch more shorter-term stuff, and some of it got old on us too. At this point, my best advice is always to store what you eat, and eat what you store, progressively developing as much cushion as possible -- without taking too much risk of getting way beyond expiration dates. It's definitely a balancing act.

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Fortunately it wasn't too big of a risk- I grew up with a mom who could make anything out of anything- my biggest 'problem' is too much dried fruit (I got a ton of it at a clearance for $1/lb)- so now it's getting soaked, pureed, and put into all sorts of baked goods, as well as chopped and added to other things.

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BUSINESS

It's flour Jim, but not as we know it... Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals takes algae to the final frontier
The first novel algae products to emerge from a joint venture between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme have just hit the market...

PureCircle shores up stevia supplies
PureCircle has diversified its supplies of stevia leaf, enabling it to step up global growth plans and defend its supply chain against future issues...

REGULATION
Self-affirmed GRAS under fire again as PEW highlights ‘loophole that appears to have swallowed the law'
There are serious weaknesses in a system that allows firms to self-affirm the safety of food ingredients without the approval or knowledge of regulators, according to researchers conducting a probe into the nation’s food additives law...

FDA facing lawsuit over failure to respond to mercury petition
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a lawsuit after it failed to respond to a petition urging stricter mercury limits in seafood...

Doctors committee urges USDA to remove dairy milk from school menus
A controversial committee of doctors has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove dairy milk from school menus, calling it an “ineffective placebo.”..

Strengthening SNAP could tackle obesity and food insecurity: Policy report
Strengthening the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could help tackle the dual problems of food insecurity and obesity in the United States, according to an official policy report from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC)...

North American recall for infant product over ingredient Salmonella concern
US-manufactured infant product Baby Move Prune Concentrate is being recalled across North America due to concerns it is contaminated with Salmonella... Read

Judge approves Land O’ Lakes $25m settlement over alleged egg price fixing
A federal judge has given final approval to a $25m settlement from Land O’ Lakes and its subsidiaries Moark LLC and Norco Ranch over alleged egg price fixing... Read

Cargill recalls ground beef after multi-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak
Cargill Beef is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of fresh ground beef products after US federal authorities linked the firm to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis...

CSPI targets DreamWorks for Madagascar 3 character tie-ins
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken aim at DreamWorks Animation for its Madagascar 3 character tie-ins with foods it claims are of poor nutritional value...

SCIENCE
Bitter and sweet: Researchers identify how different stevia extracts are perceived
Researchers claim to have identified the bitter taste receptors activated by specific stevia extracts, potentially leading the way to development of better taste modulators and more selective stevia plant breeding...

Children don’t switch milk for sweetened drinks, claim researchers
US children drink less milk and more sweetened beverages like soda and sports drinks as they get older, but such drinks do not necessarily replace milk in children’s diets, according to new research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

Some quinoa varieties may be unsuitable for strict gluten-free diets, study suggests
A new study has questioned advice to include quinoa in gluten-free diets for those with celiac disease, finding that some varieties may trigger symptoms...

Too much salt could mean to too little calcium, say researchers
High dietary intake of sodium could lead to depletion of calcium in the body, according to new research...

Innovative approaches to food safety and health and wellness lead IFT award winners
The award winners at IFT 2012 in Las Vegas are at the edge of innovation in food safety and health and wellness, says Dr Roger Clemens, President of IFT, but the overarching theme to emerge from this year’s show was in relation to the question, “What is the world without food science?”..

Meat protein: Can supply match growing demand?
As the global demand for meat protein rises, new and innovative ways to produce the necessary quantities will be required, say researchers..
Low sat fat- zero trans fats solution for margarines and shortenings on the market in the next 12 to 24 months?
A product that will stabilize and solidify fats and oils, such as margarines and shortenings, with lower saturated fat and zero trans fats could be on the market in 12 to 24 months, says Adriene Eiffes, marketing specialist for Ashland Specialty Ingredients...

Survey: If vegetable oil were re-labeled as soybean oil, more people would buy it

-- I wouldn't!--

If vegetable oil were re-labeled to say 100% soybean oil, about one-third of consumers say they would be more likely to buy it, according to a new survey...

US Hispanics prefer beer over wine: Mintel
US Hispanics’ beverage consumption is the latest aspect of this influential group’s spending habits to enter the spotlight, in a new report from market research organization Mintel...

Canadian private label makers target affordable luxury: Euromonitor
The Canadian private label sector is no longer confined to cheap, lower quality alternatives to branded products, as Canadian retailers look to appeal to those seeking affordable luxury, according to a new analysis from Euromonitor International...

China driving snacking market, with healthy snacking leading the charge: Blue Diamond
Global demand for almonds is increasing, with snacking driving a lot of opportunities. China is the premier snack growth region, says Bill Morecraft, General Manager of Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division...

Chinese suppliers merit demonization but progress is being made, says BI chief
The credibility question over ingredients sourced from China are ‘well earned’, says George Pontiakos, president and CEO of BI Nutraceuticals, but the US FDA is doing a great job on bringing standards up to speed... Read

Palm oil-free may be emerging trend
A shift towards palm oil-free foods and ingredients could be an emerging trend in Europe, according to market analysts...

Biothera CEO: It’s public knowledge that today’s immune system is not as developed as it was decades ago
Manufacturers of everything from bread to sports supplements are now incorporating beta glucan-based ingredient Wellmune WGP into their products as consumer demand for immune health products grows, says brand owner Biothera...

Consumers seek added benefits from foods: FMI research
A desire for healthier diets and the stagnant economy have led consumers to cook at home more often, and they are increasingly seeking foods with added benefits, according to a new survey from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI)...

Retail prepared foods market surges but c-stores still lack healthier options
Retail sales of prepared foods - from rotisserie chicken to sushi, deli sandwiches and soups - are set to reach $32.45bn in 2012 - a 7.5% increase on 2011, according to Packaged Facts...

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US Senators step into corn ethanol debate to help the meat industry with drought conditions, by adjusting the corn-ethanol mandate for the Renewable Fuel Standard...

Academics and industry develop obesity-busting foods. -foods designed to help consumers 'resist the urge to eat'. They call it the Satin project. (With a long 'a', it's short for "satiety innovation".

New TV series in the the UK- The Men Who Made Us Fat- tracing the cause of obesity to the development of high fructose corn syrup. It apparently uses a lot of info from the USA experience. There's a video clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDFhpwyXMzU, or see the whole thing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... aIEFE&NR=1

Aflatoxins in chocolate, nuts, cheese from the UK (though not as much as thought originally): [url]http://www.confectionerynews.com/Processing-Packaging/Cocoa-contamination-not-a-major-source-of-carcinogen-in-diet-say-researchers/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=JXuXZ2C%2B3cfTR76C%2FbrdH%2FQrHimyWwXW
[/url] http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Quality-Safety/Food-alerts-report-on-aflatoxins-in-nuts-cheese-from-the-UK

Foodborne illness awareness driving chemical cleaning market - Freedonia
Rising public awareness of foodborne illness is driving demand of the Industrial and Institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals market, according to Freedonia...

Freeze-dried smoothie crisp anyone? Man breaks new ground in healthy snacks made without additives

Healthy snacks for stressed workers.... "Food manufacturers looking for a growth market should investigate producing healthy snacks for stressed workers."....

Cadbury patents new chocolate packaging 'to inspire impulse buys'.... (the bars can be hung on pegs by the register)

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I used to live in Cache Valley... the winter air there was pretty bad. Even though the population there is not really high, during inversions the air quality there was terrible because of a special combination of car exhaust and methane (cow exhaust). They combine chemically to make something nasty, I forget what now. (I grew up on a dairy farm, and the smell does not offend me, so that wasn't the problem there.)
Anyway, here's an article that made me laugh:

Beer by-product helps reduce cattle methane A by-product of beer can help reduce methane emissions in cattle, scientists in Australia have found...http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry-Markets/Beer-by-product-helps-reduce-cattle-methane/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=JXuXZ2C%2B3ceHvWG81Gv1pVGSjguZkLVm
This seems like there are implications for our diet, as well: does eating a higher-fat diet lead to less gas?

Here's another one I thought was funny:
US meat processor reaches mislabelling settlement Texas meat processor John Soules Foods has reached a settlement with US food safety chiefs after a three-year investigation over mislabelling...
(Basically, some meat hadn't frozen properly and was being sold as pet food; it changed hands a couple times and ended up feeding prisoners. Nobody got sick, either.) http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry- ... RMYntAestQ

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Omega-3s show potential to protect against brain trauma The potential benefits of omega-3s to reduce the long-term effects of brain trauma may be optimized by early administration, ‘in the emergency department or sooner’, says a new report... (it seems like I've heard that giving a child Omega-3s before and after vaccinations can help protect them)

Nuts for your nuts: Could walnuts help boost semen quality? Consuming walnuts every day could help to improve the quality of semen in young men, according to new research data...

Anthocyanins may slash inflammation marker levels: RCT data Supplements of anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables – may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people with high cholesterol levels, says a new clinical trial from China...

Nutritionist challenges egg-busting study Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton has challenged the latest study vilifying egg yolk as a contributor to coronary artery disease...

Vitamin D may decrease lung infection risk in children: Study Supplementation with vitamin D has been shown to slash the risk of winter time respiratory infection by half, according to a new randomised trial...

Olive oil and Med style diet linked to bone health Consumption of a Mediterranean style diet, enriched with olive oil, could help to protect bone health, according to new research...

Apple peel extracts show blood pressure lowering potential Extracts from apple peel may inhibit the activity of an enzyme linked to increasing blood pressure, suggests a new study from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Canada... (my husband takes pectin - which there is a lot of in apple peel- to reduce his BP, but this article points to flavonoids as the big deal here)

The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much science backs them up?..

FDA dismisses Sen Durbin’s caffeine-energy drinks concerns The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the caffeine content in energy drinks labeled as dietary supplements or beverages does not pose a safety issue, following demands by Senator Durbin for the Agency to look closely at the sector...

Health claim wins drive oral health NPD Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries and gingervitis. Or haliotosis – better known as bad breath. Globally it’s a multi-billion dollar market...

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Medical marijuana chewing gum set for US debut US firm Medical Marijuana has acquired a 50% stake in CanChew BioTechnologies and plans to launch a marijuana chewing gum in the US this October...

US wastes 40% of its food production, finds NRDC About 40% of all food produced in the United States goes to waste – an amount worth about $165bn, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)...

Mood foods: Researchers uncover why some food flavours affect disposition Chocolate, berries, and tea could be naturally modifying your mood, according to new research that reveals certain compounds found in foods bear ‘striking’ similarity to chemicals used in mood stabilising drugs...

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Nutritionist challenges egg-busting study Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton has challenged the latest study vilifying egg yolk as a contributor to coronary artery disease...

I was kinda wondering if this would show up in your posts. It was in CNN and other places recently how eating eggs had the equivalent affect to coronary health as smoking cigarettes.

It truly is junk science. I had to know what the story was on the 'study' and found out it was a correlative study. This means that about a thousand or so volunteers self-reported their weekly egg intake, then the amount of blockage in their neck artery was measured. That was it. There was no control. There was no isolation of factors.

In other words, many of the volunteers actually could've been smokers! They could be couch potatoes who eat twinkies and Big Macs and watch TV all day!

For all we know, eating eggs could've been the healthiest thing any of the study participants did! There was absolutely nothing in the study that established a positive cause-and-effect between eggs and arterial plaque. Yet by reading MSM reports we are to think there is a link.

If TPTB don't want us eating eggs, I'm eating more eggs! I actually eat 3 raw eggs yolks most days anyway. Super high in nutrients, and generally easy to digest.

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I never have been convinced that eggs are bad for you. It just seems like something that's meant to be food and is in the form God made it, can't be that terrible. My family goes through 2-4 dozen eggs a week (there are 8 of us). Something that I learned about more recently is the Weston A. Price nutritional information: I tend to agree with him on a lot of things. Not everything, but a lot. The science seems sound, it makes sense from a God-created world standpoint, and fits with my experiences.

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Avoid Sweetened Drinks, Scandinavian Scientists Warn Pregnant Mothers - possible link to preterm births http://www.beveragedaily.com/Regulation-Safety/Avoid-sweetened-drinks-Scandinavian-scientists-warn-pregnant-mothers/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GIN_CNd&c=JXuXZ2C%252B3cfILizLDW9%252FwYWiDdqWpzQ5

A Bitter Sweet Symphony? Consumers Who Prefer Milk Chocolate Rapidly Reject Bitter Flavors http://www.confectionerynews.com/Formulation/A-bitter-sweet-symphony-Consumers-who-prefer-milk-chocolate-rapidly-reject-bitter-flavours/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=JXuXZ2C%2B3cf6rceDDg00bFCFDy6548DS

'Fat Tax'- Why is Denmark Such A Quitter? - it doesn't work in practice! http://www.confectionerynews.com/Regulation-Safety/Fat-tax-why-is-Denmark-such-a-quitter/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=JXuXZ2C%2B3cely%2BLSTf1eT03PjFCaEiuf

Optimum Candy Physics- How to Best Enjoy M&Ms and Skittles http://www.confectionerynews.com/Formulation/Optimum-candy-physics-How-best-to-enjoy-M-Ms-and-Skittles/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily&c=JXuXZ2C%2B3cfhnMZpYhv5%2FumnPa62w2%2Fn

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Fat but fit: Obese people can still be ‘metabolically healthy'
A large subset of people can be overweight yet remain but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from heart disease or cancer than normal weight people, according to new research.

Meanwhile, government continues to dictate what we can buy, sell, and eat because they think they know better than me...

Candy tax approved in US city as levy for other foods ditched
The city of Lakewood in Colorado has implemented state laws to tax candy and soft drinks at 3% while repealing earlier rules to tax a wider variety of foods...

Would consumers benefit from changes to the way HFCS is labeled?
As the row between sugar and corn refiners heats up this week, advocacy group Citizens for Health has entered the fray with a citizen’s petition calling for the FDA to change the way high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is labeled...

Sugar and corn giants trade insults as high fructose corn syrup row heats up
Leading corn refiners have accused sugar producers of conducting a “systematic campaign” to vilify high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in a counter claim filed in California yesterday as part of the high-profile legal dispute over the sweetener...

Cargill builds science for new high-intensity Monatin sweetener
Extracts from the South African plant Sclerochiton ilicifolius are amongst the ‘most potently sweet naturally occurring substances known’, report scientists from ingredients giant Cargill..

Advocacy groups sue FDA over FSMA delays
Two advocacy groups have sued the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for delays in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law on January 4, 2011..

Swine Fever an act of sabotage, says Russian official
A Russian official has claimed that recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country were not accidents, but deliberate acts of biological terrorism aimed to undermine the development of pig production in Russia...

US pork producers prepare to tackle 2013 National Pork Board Budget
More than 50 pork producers will meet in Des Moines to draft a 2013 budget for the US National Pork Board (NPB)..

Traceability system devised for Aberdeen Angus beef
A new DNA-based test has been created to determine the authenticity of Aberdeen Angus beef (AAB) from field to fork...

Canadian pig producers to tighten biosecurity measures
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding pig producers to take “appropriate” measures to protect their animals from the H3N2 variant virus, which has swept through the US in recent weeks...

GRAS approval will aid commercial push of acrylamide-preventing yeast, says developers
GRAS approval of Functional Technologies' yeast strain should drive the push towards commercialisation and aid bakery and snacks manufacturers in the plight against acrylamide reduction, says developers... Read

Regulation change could help turn bread into key source of vitamin D
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended food additive regulations to allow bakers to significantly increase levels of vitamin D in bread and make ‘High’, ‘Rich In’ or ‘Excellent Source Of’ claims if they use a vitamin D2 bakers’ yeast...

Greek identity crisis? Cabot Greek-style yogurt is not a yogurt at all, claims plaintiff
The second class action lawsuit in six months to question whether a Greek yogurt brand meets the legal standard of identity for yogurt in the US has been filed in California against Agri-Mark subsidiary Cabot...

Would consumers benefit from changes to the way HFCS is labeled?
As the row between sugar and corn refiners heats up this week, advocacy group Citizens for Health has entered the fray with a citizen’s petition calling for the FDA to change the way high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is labeled...

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Fat but fit: Obese people can still be ‘metabolically healthy'
A large subset of people can be overweight yet remain but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from heart disease or cancer than normal weight people, according to new research.

Meanwhile, government continues to dictate what we can buy, sell, and eat because they think they know better than me...

Candy tax approved in US city as levy for other foods ditched
The city of Lakewood in Colorado has implemented state laws to tax candy and soft drinks at 3% while repealing earlier rules to tax a wider variety of foods...

Would consumers benefit from changes to the way HFCS is labeled?
As the row between sugar and corn refiners heats up this week, advocacy group Citizens for Health has entered the fray with a citizen’s petition calling for the FDA to change the way high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is labeled...

Sugar and corn giants trade insults as high fructose corn syrup row heats up
Leading corn refiners have accused sugar producers of conducting a “systematic campaign” to vilify high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in a counter claim filed in California yesterday as part of the high-profile legal dispute over the sweetener...

Cargill builds science for new high-intensity Monatin sweetener
Extracts from the South African plant Sclerochiton ilicifolius are amongst the ‘most potently sweet naturally occurring substances known’, report scientists from ingredients giant Cargill..

Advocacy groups sue FDA over FSMA delays
Two advocacy groups have sued the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for delays in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law on January 4, 2011..

Swine Fever an act of sabotage, says Russian official
A Russian official has claimed that recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country were not accidents, but deliberate acts of biological terrorism aimed to undermine the development of pig production in Russia...

US pork producers prepare to tackle 2013 National Pork Board Budget
More than 50 pork producers will meet in Des Moines to draft a 2013 budget for the US National Pork Board (NPB)..

Traceability system devised for Aberdeen Angus beef
A new DNA-based test has been created to determine the authenticity of Aberdeen Angus beef (AAB) from field to fork...

Canadian pig producers to tighten biosecurity measures
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding pig producers to take “appropriate” measures to protect their animals from the H3N2 variant virus, which has swept through the US in recent weeks...

GRAS approval will aid commercial push of acrylamide-preventing yeast, says developers
GRAS approval of Functional Technologies' yeast strain should drive the push towards commercialisation and aid bakery and snacks manufacturers in the plight against acrylamide reduction, says developers... Read

Regulation change could help turn bread into key source of vitamin D
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended food additive regulations to allow bakers to significantly increase levels of vitamin D in bread and make ‘High’, ‘Rich In’ or ‘Excellent Source Of’ claims if they use a vitamin D2 bakers’ yeast...

Greek identity crisis? Cabot Greek-style yogurt is not a yogurt at all, claims plaintiff
The second class action lawsuit in six months to question whether a Greek yogurt brand meets the legal standard of identity for yogurt in the US has been filed in California against Agri-Mark subsidiary Cabot...

Would consumers benefit from changes to the way HFCS is labeled?
As the row between sugar and corn refiners heats up this week, advocacy group Citizens for Health has entered the fray with a citizen’s petition calling for the FDA to change the way high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is labeled...

Please try to provide links to all your posts....tks

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The only way I can convince myself that there's time to post these is to skip adding the links. However, each of the lines in bold is the TITLE of the article. If you copy & paste it, put quotes around it, and then run a search, it should come right up. At least it has when I've tried it. Look for matches that include "food navigator" in the URL.

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Aurora Algae: ‘There is a lot more recognition of the standalone EPA story now’
There is a “unique opportunity for high purity EPA as a standalone ingredient” as the omega-3 market becomes more sophisticated, says algal omega-3 specialist Aurora Algae as it prepares to break ground on a commercial-scale production site it claims will dwarf rival facilities...

New ingredient targets satiety at lining of gut
A new line of financing will help Excelyx Therapeutics further develop its satiety ingredient Lovidia, the company announced recently. Lovidia, a proprietary blend of GRAS ingredients, is aimed at the dietary supplement and functional foods markets...

Fiber-rich yogurt success: Hide the fiber for greater consumer acceptance
Market success of yogurts formulated to be high in fiber and low in sugar could depend on how visible the fiber is in the formulation, suggests data from 700 young educated consumers...

Could quinoa have stomach health benefits?
The potential benefits of quinoa may extend to gut health, suggests the first study to report that polysaccharide fractions from the seeds may have anti-ulcer activity... Read

Medic: I have never seen any of my patients become ill due to arsenic in food
The recent report from consumer watchdog Consumer Reports about arsenic levels in rice is” troubling and worrisome, but not for the reasons you may think”, says a leading dietitian...

Sodium reduction: Scientists produce cheddar with ‘large reductions in sodium’
Potassium chloride can successfully reduce the use of sodium chloride in cheddar cheese, with taste profiles similar to full-sodium versions, says a new study from the University of Minnesota...

Downsize me: Will NYC-style portion curbs help battle the bulge?
The row over Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial plan to curb sales of super-size sodas in New York City has intensified with the publication of new research debating the role that sugary drinks play in the nation’s expanding waistline...

Food labels may help consumer battle obesity: Study
Reading nutritional information placed on food labels works to help fight obesity, according to new findings confirming that people who read labels are generally thinner than those who do not..

Scientists propose packaging from trout skin
Trout skin could be used to create edible packaging for the food industry, suggests fresh research...

September 2012 in pictures: Prop 37, Greek yogurt overcapacity, pink slime fights back and the birth of ‘New Kraft’ The food industry has rarely been out of the headlines this month, with NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s super-size soda ban getting the green light, a defamation lawsuit filed vs ABC News over its ‘pink slime’ reporting, questions about overcapacity in the Greek yogurt market and the imminent break-up of Kraft.

Millennials love new delivery formats… Above all, they love snacks!
We’ve heard from the branding experts and the market researchers. But what do ingredients firms working with some of the biggest names in food, beverages and supplements think about how to target Millennials?.

How to sell more products using, totally, like, mind-blowing arcade games and you know, facebook…
What do teenagers want? Kraft, which has just launched a gum targeting this demographic, believes it has the answer...

[b]How easy - and how expensive - is it to source non-GMO ingredients?[/b]
With the debate over Prop 37 heating up, a new class action lawsuit over ‘all-natural’ claims on products containing GMOs filed every week, and Monsanto in the firing line following a damaging study on GM maize, more and more manufacturers are exploring how to avoid GMOs..

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Ready as I'll ever be.

And excited for the future.

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Time spent chewing food important for satiety, study suggests

Smell a rat? Flawed GM cancer study highlights flawed media approach

Vitamin D pills show no common cold benefits for people with sufficient vitamin levels

Probiotics can battle stressed student colds: study

Starches can reduce cheese producer reliance on proteins The point is that protein is expensive, and they've found a way to use tapioca-based starches as a substitute. I'll have to pay more attention to cheese ingredient lists now.

India to become world’s largest beef exporter in 2012
India will become the largest exporter of beef in the world in 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has concluded in its latest report ‘Livestock and Poultry-World Market and Trade 2012’...

OSI set to become largest poultry producer in China
A global meat processing company, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in China, is on its way to becoming one of the country’s biggest poultry processors...

Irish farmers to stage protest day
Ireland’s agricultural industry will close down next Tuesday (16 October) in support of a day of action by Irish farmers...

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Bad weather and 'global thirst for biofuels' drives fears of mounting food prices
The National Farmers' Union in the UK announced they'd had the worst harvest in 25 years.

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"Forgotten Vitamin" could cut premature births in the UK by 30% according to research published a week ago in the Journal of Maternal and Neonatal Medicine.
Hint: if you're eating a very low-fat diet, you're likely missing this vitamin. Seehere for good sources of it. A lack of this in the mother, along with lack of zinc and vitamin D, has also been connected with early childhood asthma and wheezing.

UK potato crop dealt "a double whammy" this year

Research says stevia "is not the most natural-sounding name". Funny how everything seems to boil down to what name it's given. (On my Utah ballot this year we have a state constitutional amendment proposal that has a patriotic-sounding name- and it unfortunately will most likely pass.)

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From NutraIngredients-USA.com
INDUSTRY
Arla launches “most sophisticated” recovery whey protein
The sports nutrition sector will appreciate a “finely chopped” whey that can deliver better recovery performance, says the ingredients arm of Danish dairy, Arla...

‘Unique’ mood-boosting South African plant extract set for SSW debut
PL Thomas (PLT) and South African partner HG&H Pharmaceuticals are set to launch the first patented, standardized and clinically studied extract of Sceletium tortuosum, a succulent plant known by the San people of South Africa as ‘Kanna’ that has been shown to boost mental acuity and elevate mood... Read

Scoular to market fish collagen ingredient in U.S.
The Scoular Company has announced a partnership with French company Weishardt to market in the United States a propriety marine collagen ingredient called Naticol...

Sibu brings in bumper sea buckthorn crop, seeks additional supplies
Sea buckthorn supplier and finished goods manufacturer Sibu LLC has announced a 25% increase is its wildcrafted berry harvest, for the biggest yield in the company’s history...

SPECIAL EDITION: NATURAL SWEETENERS
Shakeout foreseen on supply end of stevia market
The popularity of stevia as an alternative sweetener has unleashed a blizzard of competition to supply the ingredient, mostly from mainland China, raising the question of whether the market is becoming unbalanced on the supply end... Read

‘Statin-like’ bergamot extract offers novel approach in fight against ‘diabesity’
A new product containing a patented extract of the citrus fruit bergamot boasting ‘statin-like’ qualities - without the side effects - has been launched in the US claiming to tackle the key components of metabolic syndrome... Read

Asian krill boom drives krill joint venture
Australian, Japanese, South Korean, Taiwanese and other Asian consumers are driving rising demand in omega-3 source krill to levels that have prompted Norwegian krill supplier, Rimfrost, to ink a production-boosting joint venture... Read

SPECIAL EDITION: NATURAL SWEETENERS
Monk fruit launches gain momentum while stevia cools off
There is a new challenger in the no cal alternative sweetener space. Stevia may still be king, but monk fruit is building its own power base... Read

Negative Cochrane cranberry review: Juice makers have themselves to blame
Inappropriate products and trial design caused the Cochrane Collaboration to alter its position about the urinary tract infection (UTI)-reducing benefits of cranberry juice, the owner of a French cranberry supplements company has said...

Cocoa supplement market close to breakthrough
Positive science results are helping cocoa flavonols make progress in the market, and resolving issues around supply, around sustainability, and even around basic analytical methods could open the field of opportunity even wider, experts say...

DISPATCHES FROM THE WHOLE GRAINS ON EVERY PLATE CONFERENCE
The rise and rise of whole grain: Whole Grain stamp now on 7,600+ products in 35 countries
The Whole Grain stamp now features on more than 7,600 products in 35 countries, while the number of new products featuring whole grain claims rose from 164 in 2000 to 3,378 in 2011, according to data unveiled at the Whole Grains on Every Plate conference yesterday...

Competition heating up among spore forming probiotics suppliers
Competition in the spore-forming quadrant of the probiotics sphere is heating up with a new offering from Nebraska Cultures called ProDURA, a strain of bacillus coagulans..

REGULATION
Careful touch required in wording immune support label claims
How do you make claims on your immune product without raising regulators’ hackles? Take a tip from procreating porcupines and go very carefully, claims expert Ivan Wasserman advises...

GMO labeling: How vulnerable is Proposition 37 to a legal challenge?
If Californians approve controversial GMO labeling initiative Proposition 37 next month, could food industry opponents challenge it on First Amendment grounds?.

Lawyer urges FDA to ban energy drink sales to minors after US teen death
The mother of a US teenager who died due to caffeine toxicity after consuming energy drinks is suing Monster Beverage Corporation, and one of her lawyers is calling on the FDA to regulate the beverages and ban sales to minors...

RESEARCH
Lycopene-rich tomato juice may slash inflammation levels
A glass of tomato juice may decrease levels of inflammatory compounds in overweight and obese women, says a new study with 106 participants... Read

Açai reverses age-related cognitive decline in rat study
Açai fruit fed to aged rats reversed age-related cognitive and motor declines, a study conducted through Tufts University has found... Read

Resveratrol supplements backed for vascular benefits: DSM study
Supplementation with the red wine compound resveratrol could have ‘sustained’ benefits on cardiovascular functions and hold promise for cognitive functions, according to new research backed by DSM... Read

Cranberry researchers dispute Cochrane review's findings on UTIs
The link between cranberries and urinary tract health is well established, said researchers in the field who disputed the results of a recent Cochrane review that questioned the berry’s benefits in fighting urinary tract infections (UTIs)... Read

Cranberries ‘unlikely’ to prevent UTIs, says Cochrane
Cranberry juice does not appear to have a significant benefit in preventing urinary tract infections and may be 'unacceptable' to consume in the long term, according to the findings of a new systematic review by the Cochrane collaboration... Read

SPECIAL EDITION: IMMUNE SUPPORT
Vitamin D’s immune benefits: Cold, flu and beyond
A recent study that dismissed the potential of the sunshine vitamin to reduce the incidence of the common cold should not dissuade consumers from seeking out the immune health benefits of the vitamin... Read

SPECIAL EDITION: IMMUNE SUPPORT
Immune support in the -omics age: Moving away from old ideas of nutrition and immunity
The advent of new technologies and greater understanding of the mechanisms that regulate the complex interactions between nutrition and immunity is paving the way for industry to investigate new aspects of this complex relationship... Read

SPECIAL EDITION: IMMUNE SUPPORT
Immune support: Can fresh thinking on biomarkers and trials bring hope to industry claims?
Putting together a winning health claim dossier to EFSA has been a challenge for those in the immune support arena, but could new biomarkers and testing developments mean there is light at the end of the tunnel?..

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CONSUMER TRENDS
General health & wellness (and not disease concerns) top list of supplement use reasons

‘Improving’ and ‘maintaining’ overall health are the top reasons for consumers to use supplements, according to new data from the National Institutes of Health... Read

Packaging helps drive success in point-of-purchase marketplace

When entrepreneur Tyler Johansen was launching a supplement designed to help boost students’ concentration, he decided to play in a sphere where snap decisions are made, at the edge of the counter in the point-of-purchase marketplace... Read






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INDUSTRY
GUEST ARTICLE
Buying botanical extracts: Is your purchasing model obsolete?

I'm relatively new to the botanicals industry, but I’ve been puzzled by the lack of attention that nutraceutical companies pay to the relationship between prices and harvest time... Read

Global sports nutrition market to top $6 billion by 2018, report says

Revamped, more complete product lines that are connecting with new customers are driving growth in the sports nutrition market, according to a new report... Read

Food Vision set to help navigate journey to the industry’s future

The next 5-10 years will present a significant challenge for global business, with a new event promising to help business leaders navigate the ‘biggest period of global change since the industrial revolution’... Read

Non-GMO key part of message for papaya products company

Herbal Papaya, a company founded on the health benefits of the fruit, will launch a complete line of food, beverage and supplement products at the Expo West trade show in March. A key part of the company’s message is that all of its products are non GMO... Read

NSF continues expansion with Canadian training center merger

NSF International continues its global expansion with a merger with the Ontario-based Guelph Food Technology Centre. The merger comes on the heels of a Peruvian food testing organization... Read

The evolution of energy drinks: What next for Monster, Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy?

While the growth of the US energy drinks and shots market has been nothing short of explosive - last year it was worth $12.5bn, up 60% since 2008 - manufacturers will need to attract new users if they are to sustain such meteoric levels of growth, says a new report... Read

Formula-specific science helps product gain entry to practitioner channel

Emerson Ecologics, which markets a wide range of dietary supplements in the health practitioner channel, has taken on a new cognitive support product, Perceptiv by Sevo Nutraceuticals, attracted, a Sevo official says, by the product’s long list of formula-specific human clinical trials... Read

Out-of-the-box logistics thinking helps Ocean Spray cut 40% transportation costs & 20% in greenhouse gases

Cranberry giant Ocean Spray has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and its transportation costs by 40% on a major distribution route by bringing supply closer to demand with a new distribution center and partnering with a competitor... Read

Calories per pack or per serving? Why small changes to the Nutrition Facts panel could make a big difference

Ever eaten a grab-bag of chips or a 20oz bottle of Mountain Dew only to discover you’ve just wolfed down twice the calories you thought because these products - which are typically eaten in one sitting - contain two or more servings per container?.. Read

Life after Lance: FRS acquires contract manufacturer, shuffles management team

The FRS Company, makers of the FRS energy drink and related products, announced a series of corporate moves yesterday that included a management change and the acquisition of a contract manufacturing and formulation company... Read




REGULATION
Dangerous drug-laced ‘Brazilian slimming coffee’ brand still sold in US

Despite a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that a sibutramine-laced ‘Brazilian Slimming Coffee’ may pose a 'significant risk' to some US consumers, the product is still widely available online... Read

Lobbying by agri-business killed New Mexico GMO labeling Bill, claim supporters

Supporters of a New Mexico Senate bill proposing mandatory labeling for genetically engineered food and feed say they are disappointed it died on the Senate floor last week, but remain confident that other states’ GMO labeling initiatives will succeed... Read

Final FSMA administrative detention rule includes no changes suggested in comments

The US Food and Drug Administration has adopted a final rule on its administrative detention authority under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. In adopting the final rule the agency did not make any of the changes to the interim final ruling that were suggested in the comments submitted to the agency... Read

AHPA, ABC oppose call for change of regulatory status for St. John's wort

A pharmacists’ group has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to limit consumers’ access to St. John’s wort, a move opposed by the American Herbal Products Association and the American Botanical Council... Read

RESEARCH
Regular consumption of vitamin C supplements linked to kidney stones risk: Study

Men who regularly take vitamin C supplements are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones, new data suggests... Read

Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetes risk

An increased intake of vitamin D during adolescence could help to reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes levels may increase risk of Type 1 diabetes by half, say researchers... Read

Slow-release niacin backed for lowering cholesterol, finds Lonza study

Slow-release niacin supplements are an effective way to lower cholesterol levels, while intake of inositol hexanicotinate (IHN) is ineffective, according to new research data... Read

Could pectin supplements help prevent niacin flushing?

'Flushing' associated with high doses of niacin may be prevented by taking a pectin supplement just before taking the B vitamin, says a new study from the University of Kansas Medical Center... Read

Calcium plus vitamin D may slash hip fracture rates: WHI data

Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may reduce the rate of hip fracture by almost 40%, says a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)... Read

The Apple Tree of Life? Adding leaves to juice boosts health potential: Study

Adding apple tree leaves to cloudy apple juice to boost polyphenol content could prove a reliable and cheap way for manufacturers to produce functional beverages with disease-preventing potential, according to a new Polish study... Read

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UK Processors Ordered to Test Beef Products Following 100% Horse Meat Discovery

There have been some problems lately with ground beef in the UK; some of their burger has been partly horse meat. The latest tests showed that 11 out of 18 ready-to-eat freezer meals tested-- burgers, meatballs, and lasagne-- were 100% horse meat.

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New article:

Be flattered, not threatened, by increased medical scrutiny of products
The dietary supplements industry should be encouraged and not threatened by increased scrutiny of its products by the mainstream medical community, because it means they are taking the products – and the questions from their patients – seriously...

Apparently this stems from an uptick in articles in medical journals about dietary supplements.

The next step, though, is the one that is the threatening one: they'll demand more 'scrutiny' by government entities.


Calcium plus vitamin D may slash hip fracture rates: WHI data
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may reduce the rate of hip fracture by almost 40%, says a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)..

Researchers aim to debunk common obesity myths
Most people trying to lose weight will have heard that they should aim for a gradual loss in order to avoid regaining weight, and that they should not skip breakfast – but these commonly held beliefs have not been proven, according to a new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine

Big breakthrough in ancient, organic grains? Researchers make 'great strides' in health benefits of ancient wheat. A new study that reports the potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Khorasan wheat [Kamut], an ancient grain, has been hailed as 'making great strides in documenting the significant health benefits of ancient wheat'.


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A Japanese study linking chewing gum to improved brain performance has prompted a UK health group to issue words of caution..]Health group issues warning over chewing gum brain performance claims[/url]
(The big irony here is that most gums use artificial sweeteners, which may damage brain function over time...)
A Japanese study linking chewing gum to improved brain performance has prompted a UK health group to issue words of caution..

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Natural antifungals produced in sourdough have potential for food applications... Read

Hi-Maize resistant starch may replace flour in foods with minimal sensory impact
Resistant starch can effectively replace flour in foods like muffins, focaccia bread, and chicken curry to boost the fiber content without affecting the sensory characteristics, says a new study from Texas Woman’s University...Read

Resistant starch may aid in IBD and cancer resistance: Study
A diet packed with resistant starch may help to prevent both inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, say researchers... Read

Oregon lawmaker plans to introduce federal GMO labeling bill
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR is working on a bill that would make the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms a matter of federal law, a spokesperson confirmed yesterday. If passed, the bill, which is still in its early formative stages and which has Rep. Jared Polis, D-CO as potential co-sponsor, presumably would supercede the numerous state-level efforts underway to pass GMO labeling laws... Read

CLINICAL STUDY
Reducing the GI of Foods with White Kidney Bean Extract
A novel approach to lowering the glycemic index and caloric impact of foods is the addition of Phase 2® White Kidney Bean Extract (WKBE) which has α-amylase inhibitory properties. This paper describes the results of the incorporation of Phase 2 WKBE into baked goods and consumer acceptance of such products... Click Here

Study provides ‘compelling’ evidence that HFCS and sucrose do not increase liver fat in ‘real world’ conditions
A new study provides “compelling” evidence that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and table sugar (sucrose) do not increase fat levels in the liver when consumed in ‘real-world conditions’, says it co-author Dr James Rippe... Read

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NEWS IN BRIEF
Diana Plant Sciences debuts cocoa ingredient derived from plant stem cells
Diana Plant Sciences, based in Portland, OR, has brought to market what it says is the first nutraceutical ingredient produced completely in a bioreactor via plant stem cell technology...

NTC: ‘We have a unique, sustainable and cost effective solution to mask stevia’s licorice taste’
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) has developed a ‘unique, sustainable and cost effective’ solution to significantly reduce the undesired licorice taste of stevia extracts, and bring the taste closer to sugar...

Natural galectin-3 inhibitors from pectins are the next big thing in heart-healthy foods, says start-up
A start-up called Pectacea is making "solid progress" on a pioneering project that could create a completely new category of heart-healthy foods based on the ability of natural pectins to inhibit a protein called galectin-3..

Bacon-flavoured condom firm hopes to taste success
An American firm is inviting its male customers to ‘make your meat look like meat’ with its launch of the world’s first bacon-flavoured condoms...

"Landmark" study provides compelling evidence that it's the type, not the level of fat, that counts for cardio health

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The American diet: One continuous snack- Percentage of calories from snacks increased from 12% in the 1970's to 24% in 2010.
From 1977 to 2007, fat consumption decreased, protein consumption held steady, carbohydrate consumption increased- and so did obesity levels.


Peanuts, calories, and why energy density is a 'dangerous concept' gaining traction in nutrition science
The lower the energy density of your food the better, if you are trying to lose weight, right? Logical though it may seem, this hypothesis is not actually supported by the data, according to one leading food scientist.- the satiety value of peanuts seems to stem from the synergy of their components, plus we don't absorb all of the energy (calories) in nuts...

Do all children like sugary and fatty foods? Perhaps not, finds study (takeaway from this one: the EU's plan to set dietary policy is- surprise- not flexible enough)