Archives for May 28, 2006

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Scientists look to stabilise natural red food colour

By  Stephen Daniells

Adding one per cent vitamin C to the natural red coloured betalains from the purple pitaya fruit boosted pigment stability, say German researchers, and could offer a viable alternative to red beets.

Stanol-containing cheese could help reduce cholesterol

By  Stephen Daniells

A stanol-enriched cheese could help lower cholesterol levels by over five per cent, says a new study by Raisio and Valio, as the Finish companies look to put science behind the growing range of stanol products.

Low carb diet may not weaken bones, says study

By  staff reporter

Sticking to a low carbohydrate diet does not lead to weakened bones over a three-month period, say US researchers - a result that may prove to be only a brief glimmer for this fading star of diet fads.

Cancer-fighting gum developed in Finland

By  staff reporter

Scientists in Finland believe that cysteine-containing chewing gum could become a new way of preventing upper digestive tract cancers.

Healthy food shows further growth in UK

By  staff reporter

The average UK citizen spends £34.31 per week on food and drink and is increasingly spending this money on healthier foods, according to a recent Defra report.