Reformulating discretionary food for better public health outcomes
29 August, 2012Marrying food intake styles and consumer desires with healthy food options is not always simple. Consumers are eating more discretionary food and snacking more. According to market research company The NPD Group, more than half the US population is snacking two or three times a day.
Chocoholics rejoice: cocoa boosts memory, researchers say
15 August, 2012Researchers have found evidence that regular consumption of dietary cocoa flavanols may improve cognitive function in elderly subjects with early memory decline.
LycoRed granted patent for tomato extraction process
15 August, 2012LycoRed has been granted a European patent for its extraction process of the Lyc-O-Mato oleoresin from tomatoes.
Microwaving retains RPO’s carotene content, study finds
14 August, 2012Researchers have found that microwave heating of red palm oil (RPO) retains a higher carotene content than RPO that has been conventionally heated.
Study examines consumer behaviour’s role in food poisoning incidents
27 July, 2012Food manufacturers and retailers often come under fire for food poisoning incidents, but, according to a Massey University professor, what happens in the home may be responsible for many foodborne illnesses.
Alcohol and bone loss: study finds a surprising link
17 July, 2012Menopause may drive many women to drink, but hitting the bottle may actually help postmenopausal women prevent bone loss, a new study has shown.
Breast milk may increase risk of nut allergies, study finds
12 July, 2012Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life could be linked to an increased risk of nut allergies, new research has found.
Masterchef Mars: ‘astronauts’ cook in a Hawaiian lava field
12 July, 2012Six scientists will undertake a simulated Mars mission in Hawaii to test new forms of food and food preparation strategies for deep-space travel.
The right rice may help control diabetes, CSIRO study finds
11 July, 2012Most rice has a low or medium glycemic index (GI), new research has shown, which could have positive implications for those managing diabetes or aiming for a low-GI diet.
Report on low UK salt intake is a “wake-up call” for Australia
27 June, 2012The UK Department of Health has released a report showing that UK dietary salt intake is the lowest in the Western world, at 8.1 g per day. In comparison, Australians consume 9 g per day.
Australian children consuming less food colour than 2008: report
26 June, 2012Australian children are consuming lower levels of food colours than in 2008, a new FSANZ report has shown.
Kellogg achieves salt-reduction target
13 June, 2012Kellogg Australia has reached its 2010 commitment to reduce salt levels in its Corn Flakes and Rice Bubbles cereal products by 20%, eight months ahead of schedule.
Symposium on vitamin D fortification in Australia
08 June, 2012The issue of vitamin D fortification will be debated at a symposium in Melbourne next week. Australian and international experts will meet to discuss whether more vitamin D should be allowed into the Australian food supply to combat vitamin D deficiency.
Research shows educational campaigns on sodium are effective
08 June, 2012There’s good and bad news on the sodium consumption front. University of Arkansas reasearchers have found that non-hypertensive consumers do not consider sodium content when selecting restaurant food, but that educational campaigns about the negative health effects of sodium are effective.
Most Australians are not consuming enough dairy, UniSA study shows
08 June, 2012Most Australians aren’t getting their recommended three serves of dairy a day, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have found. Apparently, 73% of women and 58% of men fail to consume their recommended daily intake. Teenagers are worse than adults, with 62% of boys and 83% of girls not managing to consume the recommended amount.
