Review bursts oxygen water performance link
The idea that drinking water containing extra oxygen could improve performance during exercise cannot be taken seriously, says a new journal review, in a blow to producers of the drink.
Archives for October 4, 2006
Pomegranate test determines concentration
With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for determining its concentration in products.
Wrigley's pushes gum fortification down under
An application to add calcium to chewing gum has been lodged with Food Standards Australia New Zealand by Wrigley's, which would allow gum sold in Australia to be fortified with the mineral for the first time.
Collaboration results in combination flow wrapper
A new flow-wrapper produces extended shelf life packs for a lower cost than using a thermo-forming machine, its manufacturer claims.