Archives for December 19, 2005

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Christmas feature

The chemistry of delicious

If only they taught chemistry in schools as it happens at Christmas tables across Europe. For here lies the secret of delicious. Come next weekend, the centrepiece from north to south will be a roast. A British turkey, a German goose, a French roast...

Advitech, Cothera announce Dermylex deal

By  Jess Halliday

Advitech's psoriasis nutraceutical is set come to market next year, as the Canadian biotech enters into its first marketing agreements: Cothera is to market and distribute Dermylex in France, and further announcements for the US and Canadian markets...

Further support for bitter orange safety

By  Stephen Daniells

Bitter orange has virtually no effect on blood pressure or heart rate reports new research, supporting claims from previous studies.

Organic market stunted by undersupply, says consultancy firm

By  staff reporter

The US organic market growth is being stunted by undersupply, resulting in shelves remaining empty, companies withdrawing from the market and others looking internationally to supplement supply needs, says consultancy firm Organic Monitor.

EFSA starts aspartame study evaluation

By  staff reporter

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has received the primary data for Ramazzini Foudation's recent study on the sweetener aspartame and is commencing its risk assessment as a matter of priority.

Christmas feature

Wassail away your Christmas

Forget the family 'bored' games this Christmas. It's time to get down to the local orchard with a slice of toast, a loaded gun and a big bowl of steaming Wassail for some real festive tradition.