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Researchers recommend wheat flour fortification

27 Aug 2019

Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in England and Wales over the next 90 years, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

What does the science say about CBD?

26 Aug 2019

Research into the effects of CBD oil has been hampered by strict regulation, but a growing number of consumers swear by its efficacy for a wide range of issues including relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression.

Study: eating dark chocolate lessens risk of depression

8 Aug 2019

Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, finds a new UCL (University College London) led study looking at whether different types of chocolate are associated with mood disorders.

Study: mycoprotein better than milk protein

8 Jul 2019

A study from the University of Exeter has found that mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, stimulates post-exercise muscle building to a greater extent than milk protein.

Symrise reveals results of naturalness study

8 Jul 2019

In the last two years, Symrise has conducted a global study on the perception of naturalness covering Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa and Middle East as well as Latin America.

EFSA publishes pesticide residues report

5 Jul 2019

The latest edition of the annual EU report on pesticide residues in food is now available. Just under 96% of food samples were found to be free of pesticide residues or to contain traces that fall within legally permitted levels.