Probiotics may ease gut problems in people with HIV/AIDS
Probiotic supplements may ease the suffering from diarrhoea and nausea amongst people with HIV and AIDS, suggests a joint study by African and Canadian researchers.
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Stabilizing gum creates rich texture to chilled foods
Gum Technology has launched a new natural, cold soluble carrageenan blend said to offer an instant rich texture for products ranging from smoothies to frozen pizza crust.
Lost African fruits would benefit from technology, says report
The application of modern horticultural techniques could revive cultivation of traditional fruits in Africa like baobab, butterfruit and tamarind, according to a new report.
Trehalose boost fruity aroma in strawberry creams
Trehalose, a sugar found naturally in mushrooms, honey, lobster and shrimp, improves the fruity aroma and the levels of healthy polyphenol compounds in strawberry cream, suggests a new study.
Fickle European GM policies stifle competition, say experts
The unstable political situation surrounding the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops is restricting university research and pushing small companies out of the arena, thereby restricting competition, said a GM expert.