Archives for August 28, 2008

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Nano trojan horse delivers antioxidant benefits

By Shane Starling

Australian researchers have designed a nanoparticle one thousandth the width of a human hair, which they say has demonstrated potential to protect antioxidants from destruction in the gut.

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What to do with waste?

By-products from food production pose a major problem to industry. FoodNavigator is seeking your views on how food companies can minimise their waste and put their leftovers to good use.

Calls for more stevia safety tests threaten market launches

By Sarah Hills

The safety of stevia has been called into question again after scientists at the University of California said further tests were needed on potential cancer causing properties before the sweetener is used in food and drink.