Study questions safety of UV-treated, HFCS-sweetened juices
Scientists have questioned the safety of UV-treated fruit juices containing high fructose syrup (HFCS) in a newly published study.
Archives for May 13, 2010
Unilever is "delivering on its promises"
Unilever is “delivering on its promises” and can no longer be described as a “supertanker” or “resistant to change”, according to a new report from Investec Securities.
PureCircle looks to develop domestic US stevia supply
Stevia supplier PureCircle has entered into a deal with S&W Seed Company to trial new varieties of stevia plants that could be grown in California in the near future, the company has said.
Proposed standards for food claims ‘unwise’, says industry
The US food and supplements industry has taken a skeptical stance to a new report that recommends the same scientific approach is used to evaluate health claims on foods and supplements as on drugs and medical devices.
Health Canada seeks comments on gluten-free labeling revision
Pure, uncontaminated oats do not cause adverse reactions in most people with celiac disease and gluten-free labeling guidelines should be revised to reflect this, Health Canada has suggested.
Ring fries beat French fries on health and taste: Study
Frying potato rings rather than straight strips produces fries with less oil, lower levels of acrylamide, less salt, and better taste, says a new study from the US.