Fructose sweeteners may promote Syndrome X
‘Moderate’ consumption of fructose-containing sweeteners may produce ‘modest but significant changes’ that may contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome, says a new rat study.
Archives for November 9, 2009
Life in a European health claims wasteland
Ka-CHING! Hear that? No it’s not the sound of overflowing cash registers as consumers throw endless wads of euros at scientifically-backed, healthy foods in greater numbers than ever before.
Anti-ageing snacks market forecast to grow
Interest in fortified snacks and baked goods is growing on the back of an ageing population who want to retain their youthful health, claims a new report.
Challenges and opportunities for bio-based plastics
Bio-based plastics have the potential to substitute almost all oil-based plastics but will not do so in the near future because of higher production costs and restricted output capacity, said a new study.