Vitamin E, antioxidants may prevent hearing loss
Vitamin E may be effective in restoring sudden onset hearing loss of unknown origin, Israeli researchers will report this weekend.
Archives for September 16, 2004
New fibre for low-carb foods
German fibre supplier J Rettenmaier & Sohne has developed a new product to meet the surging demand for low-carb foods, currently surpassing supply.
DNA tool detects drop in 'good' bacteria for cheese
Cheese makers could improve the end product as new DNA tools lead French scientists to identify that refrigerating raw milk for as little as 24 hours can cut levels of bacteria responsible for the development of desirable qualities of raw-milk cheeses...
Rhodia boosts challenging Q1 for Danisco
The recent bolt on acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients lifted sales for Danisco in an otherwise challenging first quarter for 2004/2005 but efforts to improve margins appear to be paying off, writes Lindsey Partos.
Probiotics firms seek stronger ties with research to protect market share
Growing competition in the probiotics market is forcing cultures suppliers to increase collaboration with scientists and independent laboratories that can provide them with strong evidence to support the benefits of their products and give them an...