Archives for September 2, 2008

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High protein breakfast could aid weight loss

By Sarah Hills

Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the day and could help dieters lose weight, according to a new study.

Chocolatiers dip into cocoa bank to identify flavor profiles

By Sarah Hills

The owner of the confectionary company Chocolove has joined an expert taste panel to identify the unique flavors of different cocoa plants as part of a preservation project which could see old varieties of cocoa re-introduced to the market.

LycoRed tomato extract gets US heart health patent

By Lorraine Heller

Israel-based LycoRed has received a US patent for the atherosclerosis-inhibiting properties of its tomato extract, which the firm says adds to the network of support for its ingredient’s heart health benefits.

News focus: Omega-3

Regulation: Omega-3 ready for RDIs and further health claims

By Shane Starling

Regulations governing the omega-3 market vary greatly between regions but in common is the fact there is no official, government-recommended dietary intake (RDI) anywhere in the world and approved health claims are few.