2013-08-25

Food products from Taiwan (China) found with high chemical content

The Department of Food Safety under the Ministry of Health has just issued a warning that some food products from Taiwan (China) have chemical contents far in excess of permissible limits.After testing tapioca starch products taken randomly from markets in Hai Ba Trung and Hoang Mai Districts and fr

2013-07-02

Health: Do Drink a Cup of Water With Lemon as Soon as You Wake Up

Last week, MirandaKerr talked about how she starts every day with a cup of warm water with lemon.And she's not the only one: Lauren Conrad is a fan, as is chef Sarah Britton,and rumor has it Jennifer Aniston is too.Here's why...Experts say thatthe simple act of sleep can pull water from your body, l

2013-06-26

Vitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution

You've probablyheard your doctor discuss the health benefits of taking vitamin E, whichinclude boosting your immune system, preventing stroke-induced brain damage andprotecting against certain cancers. But vitamin E oil can also work wonderswhen it comes to your hair, skin and nails. (Just take a lo

2013-06-09

Plant-based protein craze drives renewed interest in peanut flour

While peanut flour has been around for years, recent interest in protein - particularly the plant-based variety - has sparked renewed interest, particularly in the nutritional bars market, according to one leading supplier.Although peanuts generally contain about 25% protein, peanut flour contains 4

2013-05-28

Top 20 restaurant predictions trends for 2013 with a “health” focus, US report

US chefs will be focusing on healthier meals and will be updating menus to combat elevated food prices in 2013 according to a new US report by the National 

2013-05-24

New cocoa powder taps rising consumer demand for intense flavour, says ADM Cocoa

ADM Cocoa has introduced a new intense cocoa powder at Gulfood in Dubai this week, tapping into consumer interest in richly coloured and intensely flavoured cocoa products.Citing Mintel figures, the company says the use of cocoa products with rich, distinctive flavours has increased over the past fi

2013-05-21

Soy Lecithin: Why Is It In Everything?

Have you ever noticed soy lecithin on the ingredient statement of your pre-packaged food? It sometimes seems like it's in everything! It makes you wonder--how could one little additive be so pervasive? Well, because it's really useful.What does it do?First and foremost, it's used as an emulsifier, w

2013-05-17

Too little salt may also be bad for you...

Recent studies that examine links between sodium consumption and health outcomes support recommendations to lower sodium intake from the very high levels some Americans consume now, but evidence from these studies does not support reduction in sodium intake to below 2,300 mg per day, says a new repo

2013-05-18

Phosphate study prompts EC request for safety reassessment

The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to reassess the safety of phosphates as food additives, after researchers suggested excessive phosphate consumption could be damaging to health.Natural phosphate esters are found mainly in protein-rich foods and are broken d

2013-05-09

Most consumers don't know what EFSA is

Experts find almost no German consumers know about the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), or understand the role it has in the approval of health claims for functional food products, according to experts.The impact of having an EFSA approved health claim on your product may not be as high a