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Lactic acid bacteria and fermented milk research grabs IDF honours

11-Jun-2010

By Jane Byrne

Probiotic and lactic acid functionality in dairy products informed the research undertaken by the Irish, Finnish and US award winners of the IDF Elie Metchnikoff Prize 2010, who were announced at the International Dairy Federation symposia focused on...

Two hour vit A milk test gains AOAC certification

11-Jun-2010

By Guy Montague-Jones

SciMed Technologies has gained certification from AOAC International for a new test that the creators claim can accurately measure vitamin A levels in milk within 2 hours.

Probiotics may help fat and weight loss: Study

11-Jun-2010

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies, says new science from Japan.