EFSA Establishes ADI For Sunset Yellow

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for the food colour Sunset Yellow. Experts have concluded that estimates of consumer exposure are well below this new ADI for all age groups.


In 2009 the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources...
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Waste Products Of Grapes Used To Produce A Natural Skin Care Range

Researchers from the University of Leeds produced a natural skin care range using the waste products of grapes.


The research team at Keracol found a new way to extract resveratrol, a natural molecule found in the outer skins of red grapes, which is an antioxidant and known to have protective...
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Stink Bugs Monitored And Controlled In A Natural Way

Scientists discovered certain stink bug pheromone components and made them artificially in the lab for the first time, and these substances can be used to monitor and manage their populations.


Anyone who has squashed a stink bug knows why they got their name. Although just a nuisance to...
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Mediterranean Diet Has Varied Effects On Cognitive Decline Among Different Races

A new study shows that while the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations.


The team of researchers, including Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU Prof. Danit R. Shahar RD, Ph.D, analyzed an NIH/NIA...
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EU School Food Policies Mapped For The First Time

EU has published the report on school food policies in Europe which shows that European countries acknowledge the important contribution of school food to children’s health, development and performance at school.
 
Distribution of mandatory (orange) and voluntary (blue) national...
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What Do Google Searches Tell Us About Our Climate Change Fears?

Republicans search the Net for information about the weather, climate change and global warming during extremely hot or cold spells. Democrats google these terms when they experience changes in the average temperatures. These are some of the surprising findings from a study by Corey Lang of...
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EFSA Assesses Polypropylene Recycling Process ‘Petra Polimeri’

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been requested to evaluate the process “Petra Polimeri” used to recycle polypropylene trays and insert trays for use as food contact material.


The Ministero della Salute, Italy, requested the evaluation of the plastic recycling process “Petra Polim...
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Stress and High-Fat Meals Combine to Slow Metabolism in Women

A new study in women suggests that experiencing one or more stressful events the day before eating a single high-fat meal can slow the body’s metabolism, potentially contributing to weight gain.


Researchers questioned study participants about the previous day’s stressors before giving them a me...
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Food Safety Campaign To Keep Older Adults Safe

Iowa State University experts developed food safety campaign to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses.


Iowa State University researchers are targeting leafy greens in an effort to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses. Leafy greens are a common source of contamination in such...
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Experts Recommend Avoiding Rice Drinks For Infants And Young Children

Experts recommends avoiding rice drinks as inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children.


Inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children, and steps should be taken to minimize exposure,...
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Expert Collaboration Is The Key To Sustainable Growth Of Aquaculture Industry

Researchers propose “One Health” model to guide sustainable growth of aquaculture industry.


Getting more people to eat seafood because it’s a healthier option will need careful planning to ensure that the expansion of the aquaculture sector does not pose a risk to the...
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Crean Científicos Potosinos Nueva Tecnología De Refrigeración

Mayor eficiencia energética y menor contaminación atmosférica son los principales beneficios que ofrece la refrigeración magnética basada en materiales sólidos frente a la convencional, que opera mediante la comprensión y expansión de gas en forma cíclica. Lo anterior motivó a científicos del I...
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Progress In Allergic Asthma Research After Ingestion Of Fruits

Researchers at the UPM suggest that the interaction between two proteins can be the responsible for the allergic asthma episodes after eating an infected fruit.


A research group of the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) conducted ...
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Eating Disorders And Depression In Athletes: Does One Lead To The Other?

Sport is a proven contributor to high self-esteem, confidence, positive outlook and good health. It would be reasonable to assume then that athletes have higher than average protection from depression and dysfunctional eating?


On the contrary, athletes are considered three times more likely to...
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Khanum Tandoori Masala Recalled

DEMNARK – Golden Foods ApS is recalling Khanum Tandoori masala (spice mixture) because high content of the coloring agent Sunset Yellow FCF has been detected in the product.
The recalled product is Khanum Tandoori masala (spice mixture) (Origin: India) packaged in 100g cans with plastic...
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Florette Persil Plat Recalled

FRANCE – Florette Persil Plat (Florette Parsley Flat) has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Florette Persil Plat (Florette Parsley Flat) packaged in 11 g sachets with Serial No.: EMB 06064A and the following Expiry dates...
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Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette Recalled

FRANCE – Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette (Florette Duo Parsley and Chives) has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Florette Duo Persil et Ciboulette (Florette Duo Parsley and Chives) packaged in 11 g sachets with Serial...
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Chevre Cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ Recalled

NORWAY – Oluf Lorentzen AS is recalling Chevre cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ because some of the batches may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recalled product is Chevre cheese ‘Crottin de Chavignol’ packaged in 60g packets with Expiry date between 12/07/2014 and 18/07/2014 and Product Code...
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Organic Foods And Crops Have A Suite Of Advantages Over Conventional Foods

Major study documents nutritional and food safety benefits of organic farming and finds more antioxidants, fewer pesticides residues in organic foods and crops.


The largest study of its kind has found that organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts,...
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A Novel Gene For Salt Tolerance Found In Wild Soybean

Researchers have identified a gene of wild soybean linked to salt tolerance, with implication for improving this important crop to grow in saline soil.


A team of researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, BGI and other institutes have identified a gene of wild soybean linked to salt...
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