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Science queries soy benefits on men

Taking supplements of soy isoflavones, thought to help women fight menopause symptoms and offer other health benefits, may not be equally beneficial for men, suggests new animal research, writes Dominique Patton.

Texture measuring improved

Stable Micro Systems has developed a probe that it claims can accurately determine the firmness and texture of a number of foods. The analyser works by penetrating the food in several places to give an average reading.

Omega-3 influence on epilepsy

Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with numerous health benefits, from brain development and preventing memory loss to suppressing tumours and cutting heart disease. But according to new findings in the US, one particular fatty acid,...

Danisco takes on trans free market

Pressure on food manufacturers to remove artery-clogging trans fats linked to heart disease from foods continues in the US and Europe. In response to increasing demand and imminent labelling rules in the US, food ingredients players are designing...