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A new report identifies the technical and economic feasibility of introducing cost-effective rice fortification programs in developing nations. The new report notes that the addition of essential nutrients through rice fortification provides the consuming population with much needed vitamins and/or minerals, while it also remains a cost effective means of ensuring a stronger, healthier […]

The Institute of Food Technologists, the not-for-profit scientific society for food science and technology, announced the recipients of the 2008 Congressional Support for Science Award. The 2008 award winners are Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY). IFT will recognize and present these two congressional leaders with their awards during a reception in […]

Roleys’s teff and corn based gluten-free bread mix carried off the winner’s trophy this month at first ever Free-from Food Awards, organised by Foods Matter, the UK’s only magazine for food allergy, intolerance and sensitivity sufferers.A packed gathering heard Foods Matter Editor, Michelle Berridale-Johnson, explain why Foods Matter had decided to launch the awards and […]

Potatoes are a valuable source of mineral nutrients that provide high levels of potassium. Individuals with compromised kidney function, however, must minimize their potassium intake. A new study in the Journal of Food Science explored the effects of leaching and boiling on levels of potassium and other minerals in potatoes and found that boiling cubed […]

When you buy green tea at the store, you typically purchase a carton of pre-packaged tea bags. These days you can also buy green tea powder. One can purchase the powder, which is made from newly ground green tea leaves, which they use as ingredients in food, beverages, ice cream and more.
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New research shows that one in three men and one in five women don’t read the nutrition information label on food packaging. And, the under 25’s are more concerned with calorie counting than they are with the levels of salt, protein, fibre and fat they are taking in. […]

A University of Newcastle nutrition researcher has been awarded the prestigious status of Fellowof the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) for her outstanding service to the profession. Associate Professor Clare Collins, an expert in the area of childhood nutrition, received the appointment at the DAA national conference at the Gold Coast on May 30.
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More northern women feel bloating and gurgling than their southern counterparts with up to 70% of them likely to experience it at any one time, according to a TNS survey commissioned by Danone(1). Women from the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humberside fared the worst (71%), with Greater London […]

Leading Hobart dietitian Judy Seal has been honoured with a National Service Award by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). The award, for outstanding contribution to the DAA and leadership in nutrition, was announced at the DAA national conference at the Gold Coast on May 30. DAA President Julie Hulcombe said: ‘Judy has made a […]

There are so many wonderful and unusual gifts available for the tea lover that you just might have a hard time deciding on which one you want to present to them! Even those who aren’t big tea fans would be thrilled to receive some of these innovative items as a gift! Here are a few […]