Archives for April 14, 2008

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Canada and China accused of citric acid dumping

By  Clarisse Douaud

Three major ingredients companies are alleging that Canadian and Chinese citric acid producers are 'dumping' the ingredient onto the US market at unfair prices, causing damage to the US industry.

EFSA flags high intakes in lycopene safety opinion

By  Jess Halliday

Lycopene from natural sources and as a food colour would likely be within the ADI for most people, concludes EFSA, but its use in beverages is high and young children may consume more.

Sabinsa's coconut ingredient gets patent protection

By  Lorraine Heller

Ingredient firm Sabinsa has been granted a US patent for its branded coconut ingredient, which the firm says can be used in functional foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics to support healthy cell growth.

Breast cancer study heaps more misery on trans-fats

By  Stephen Daniells

An increased intake of trans-fatty acids may raise the risk of breast cancer by 75 per cent, suggest the results from the French part of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.