Bad day at the EU health claims office
October 1 was not a good day for many in the functional foods and food supplements business in the European Union as the meaning of life under a highly restrictive health claims regime came more into focus.
Archives for October 4, 2009
Groups unite to fight US obesity
About forty companies and partner organizations have united to battle obesity in the US – especially among children.
Cellulase enzyme gets GRAS for beverages
The FDA has raised no objections to Florida-based Dyadic International’s GRAS application for it cellulase enzyme derived from a GM strain of its patented and proprietary C1 organism.
Study supports safety of ADM and Burcon’s canola protein isolate
A napin-rich canola protein isolate does not pose any safety concerns and is considered safe, according to a toxicology study from ADM and Burcon.
Lecithin may boost fruit juice, sauce quality: Study
Formulating processed fruit and vegetable products with soy lecithin may enhance not only the physico-chemical properties, but also the nutritional profile, says a new study.