DPS boosts patrols to stop drugs at source Aug 31, 2009
The Canadian driver Mitchell pulled over on Wednesday wasn't carrying anything illegal, just drums and bags of food additives. But the stop goes to the heart of Vanderpool's theory with the cross-trained unit. (AZCentral -- News)
European REACH Legislation For Chemicals May Require More Animals And Funds Than Estimated Aug 28, 2009
Currently, the EU uses approximately 900,000 animals at a cost of 600 million ( 847 million) per year to evaluate new chemicals, drugs, pesticides and food additives. A commentary on the research is published in the August 26 edition of Nature. (Science Daily)
Food for thought Aug 27, 2009
But beware, there are a number of food additives that can also challenge your health ... Food additives are natural-based and artificial-based ... There are different types of food additives: preservatives, enzymes, sweeteners, emulsifiers, modified starch, colourants, thickener or stabilisers. (India Times, India)
Green goo gets a boost Aug 24, 2009
These include things that consumers are hardly aware of but that can be higher-value products, like excipients used in pharmaceutical products: Seambiotic make food additives in addition to biofuels; Solazyme has made nutraceuticals, additives and soaps using algae. "The possibilities are endless," says Udupa. (CNN -- International)
• The best of foods, the worst of foods Aug 3, 2009
And after reading this edition's lineup of common food additives and their potential effects on your body, you'll never feel the same way again about Tropicana orange juice. Its ingredients include cochineal extract - a coloring agent made of "about 90 percent insect-body fragments.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Click to read:Public Remains Confused About Health Plan Aug 2, 2009
"4. Upset about taxes, One-American? Your memory is conveniently short-- just months ago, Bush left office, having doubled the national debt to $10.7 trillion (with the consent of a GOP congress, in charge for six of the eight Bush years). Where was your voice, then? How do you suppose we taxpayers will pay down the Bush-expanded national debt, without taxes? LIFE IN GOP UTOPIAA day in the life-- you shuffle toward the mailbox to collect your Medicare or Medicaid check, and your check from the... (CBS News)
Fresh Meats Often Contain Additives Harmful To Kidney Disease Patients Jul 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2009) Uncooked meat products enhanced with food additives may contain high levels of phosphorous and potassium that are not discernable from inspection of food labels, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). This can make it difficult for people to limit dietary phosphorous and potassium that at high levels are harmful to kidney disease patients. (Science Daily)
Meats May Contain Additives Harmful to Kidney Patients Jul 25, 2009
Uncooked meat products enhanced with food additives may contain high levels of phosphorous and potassium that food labels don't include, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology. This can make it difficult for people to limit dietary phosphorous and potassium that harm kidney disease patients at high levels. (Newsmax)
The Infrared Sauna Jul 22, 2009
Toxins removed through infrared saunas include chemical pollutants such as pesticides, DDT, PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls), heavy metals, endocrine disruptors and food additives. Detoxification therapy is reported to offer benefits for individuals with allergies, chronic infections, asthma, psychological and physical distress, anxiety, headaches, depression, obesity, lipid disorders immune system problems including chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental illness/multiple chemical sensitivity,... (Suite101.com)
Israeli company, NASA to co-op on bio-fuel project Jul 8, 2009
As a result of the combined technology from the two groups, a more efficient way for the production of bio-fuel and food additives through micro-algae could be found, Menczel said. NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the governmental agency's ten field centers, focused on conducting basic-level research. (Xinhuanet, China)
Biofuel research in Wyoming gets boost from SARE program (14) Jul 5, 2009
The three-year SARE grant provides funding for test plots of oilfuel seed stock crops in Wyoming for plants such as canola, camelina and sunflowers that can be processed into biodiesel or value-added by-products like high value livestock feed, pet food additives, alternative lubricants, and others. The grant also provides for the test crop data to be collected and analyzed to determine if crushing and oil processing plants are feasible in the state. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Dow Chemical to Close 3 Louisiana Plants Jul 2, 2009
Specialty chemicals which are used in products like cosmetics and food additives tend to be made in smaller batches, and are more profitable. Rohm was a big player in the specialty chemicals market and Dow paid top dollar to get it. (ABC News -- Wire)
Advantest, ANA, Cosmos Pharma, Elpida, Komatsu, Orix, Point: Japan Stocks Jul 1, 2009
Japans biggest maker of food additives had its 12-month share price estimate increased 19 percent to 830 yen by Nomura Holdings Inc. analyst Keiko Yamaguchi. (9202 JT) sank 5. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sino Analytica, Keeping an Eye on China's Food Safety Jun 30, 2009
Sino Analytica: Recommended Laboratory Tests Fruit ables: Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbiology Seafood ulture: Heavy metals, Microbiology, Malachite Green, Crystal violet, Polyphosphate, Veterinary drug Meat ry: Microbiology, Veterinary drug Dairy: Microbiology, Veterinary drug, Melamine Dried products Pesticides, Heavy metals, Aflotoxins, (tea s): Food colorants Nuts, grains and cereals: Pesticides, Heavy metals, Aflotoxins Beverages s: Pesticides Candies ctionary: Pesticides, Heavy metals,... (JCN Network, Japan)
Health Tip: Things that trigger migraines Jun 26, 2009
Food additives such as tyramine, monosodium glutamate (MSG) or nitrates. -- Diana Kohnle. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
The Blame Game Who is responsible for obesity? Jun 23, 2009
Whether by intention or not, current farm policy had directed the food industry investment into finding ways of using cheap food additives in processed foods. High-fructose corn syrup, often used in soft drinks, and hydrogenated vegetable oils used in cooking were highlighted in the report. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Obesity:The Blame Game Jun 22, 2009
The report said, "the low cost of commodities like corn and soybeans make sugars and fats some of the cheapest food substances to produce. Whether by intention or not, current farm policy had directed the food industry investment into finding ways of using cheap food additives in processed foods.". High fructose corn syrup, often used in soft drinks, and hydrogenated vegetable oils used in cooking were highlighted in the report. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Artificial Sweeteners May Contaminate Water Downstream Of Sewage Treatment Plants And Even Drinking Water Jun 19, 2009
Marco Scheurer concludes: Due to the use of artificial sweeteners as food additives, the occurrence of artificial sweetener traces in the aquatic environment might become a primary issue for consumer acceptance. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Aderans, Daikin, Fumakilla, Heiwado, NEC, Nidec Copal, Nikon: Japan Stocks May 27, 2009
Japans biggest maker of food additives was raised to buy from neutral by , a Tokyo-based analyst at Merrill Lynch & Co., the securities firm bought by Bank of America Corp.. (7248 JP) climbed 8. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
China to create 3 mln jobs in light industry May 19, 2009
The government will also step up efforts on improving product quality and is scheduled to formulate 450 new industry standards by 2011 in areas including food additives, meat products, wine making, dairy products, beverages, furniture and others, according to the plan. BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- China plans to raise its annual crude oil processing capacity to 405 million tonnes by 2011, the State Council, or the Cabinet, said on Monday in its restructuring and stimulus plans for the... (Xinhuanet, China)
GLG Life Tech Corporation Announces First Quarter 2009 Results May 15, 2009
Approval of stevia extracts was also declared by the World Health Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) as well as by Australia and New Zealand. There were several important product launches in the U.S. at the end of 2008 and during the first quarter of 2009. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
AOC, Daikyo, Hakuhodo, KU, Sony, Sumitomo Electric, Takefuji: Japan Stocks May 15, 2009
Japans biggest maker of food additives posted a net loss of 10. 2 billion yen in the year ended March 31, with a 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ubiquitous MSG has salty reputation May 13, 2009
A white powder with little taste of its own, monosodium glutamate is one of the world's most common food additives. Chemically speaking, MSG is a sodium (salt) derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid, or protein). (The Augusta Chronicle)
No melamine found in raw milk by nationwide tests May 12, 2009
As of April 30, 68 tonnes of illegal food additives and 116. 3 tonnes of excessively used food additives have been seized, Su Zhi, deputy director with the ministry's food safety coordination and supervision bureau, told a press conference held in Beijing ... The Chinese central government established a special law enforcement group involving nine departments last December for a nationwide campaign to crack down on illegal and abused food additives among food manufacturers. (Xinhuanet, China)
MSG Trojan Horses May 11, 2009
Avoiding Toxins That Are Disguised As Harmless Food Additives. Most people think they avoid MSG if it is not displayed on a food label. (Suite101.com)
6 debate balance of education and cost May 7, 2009
While the rest of the board was against the use of genetically modified foods, food additives and artificial flavors and coloring, Kohrs said genetically modified crops don t pose health risks and they increase the availability and lower the cost of food. He agreed that artificial colors, preservatives and the like are unhealthy, but objected to classifying genetically modified crops in the same category. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Processed Food May Contain Unhealth... May 4, 2009
Processed Food May Contain Unhealthy Additives: Learn About Nitrates, Trans Fats, and Other Food Additives to Avoid ... Learn About Nitrates, Trans Fats, and Other Food Additives to Avoid ... Packaged food and processed food may contain unhealthy food additives. (Suite101.com)
Senator Kyl's Letter of 041009 Apr 30, 2009
George Wilgers wrote on Apr 28, 2009 1:29 PM:" Darb - I must disagree. My brother had a severe allergic reaction to food additives (mainly salt peter) when in the Air Force that left him with inoperable aneurisms and a discharge. Because he had only been in about two weeks, the military refused responsibility for his condition and treatment. Senator McCain got my brother the medical benefits to cover his condition within weeks. As for the Tax Issue, how do you cut taxes on 95% if 40% do not pay... (Nogales International, AZ)
Make your own peanut sauce to avoid MSG Apr 29, 2009
A white powder with little taste of its own, MSG (monosodium glutamate) is one of the world s most common food additives. Chemically speaking, it s a sodium (salt) derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid, or protein). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Morning Cereal Can Boost Concentration: UK Study Apr 28, 2009
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Riding Out Of Autism's Darkness Apr 28, 2009
it is just incredible to link natural corn syrup with the other dubious food additives ... One reason legitimate concerns about things like food additives get dismissed by reasonable people is all the nutcases with their conspiracy theories. (CBS News -- Evening News)
How to release the vise-grip of a headache Apr 14, 2009
She's also taken a closer look at her diet, eliminating caffeine and other food additives. "If I eat sort of cleaner, healthier food, I feel better than if I have caffeine or foods that make me feel stuffy. I tend not to eat wheat or sugar," she said. (CNN -- Health)
Chinese premier says "supervision" key for gov't work Apr 9, 2009
Also, Wen stressed supervision in food and drug industry to avoid any safety issues involving unapproved food additives and fake and unqualified medicines. Wen initially made those remarks at a conference on clean governance here on March 24. (Xinhuanet, China)
Some Food Additives Mimic Human Hormones Mar 28, 2009
New research reveals that some common food additives behave like estrogen in the body ... Some food additives that help to keep lobster and other shellfish looking fresh might be changing human hormones ... A discovery that two commonly used food additives are estrogenic has led scientists to suspect that many ingredients added to the food supply may be capable of. (Scientific American)
What's with organic babies? Mar 11, 2009
Processed food may not contain any chemical food additives and all the ingredients must be organic. It may not contain artificial preservatives, flavourants or colourants. (iAfrica.com)
Two Food Additives Have Previously Unrecognized Estrogen-like Effects Mar 6, 2009
5, 2009) Scientists in Italy are reporting development and successful use of a fast new method to identify food additives that act as so-called "xenoestrogens" substances with estrogen-like effects that are stirring international health concerns ... "Some caution should be issued for the use of propyl gallate and 4-hexylresocrinol as food additives," they recommend in the study ... Alessio Amadasi et al. Identification of Xenoestrogens in Food Additives by an Integrated in Silico and in Vitro... (Science Daily)
Lawmakers back phosphate mining expansion Mar 5, 2009
Phosphate is used for fertilizer, animal feed supplements and for food additives. With more than 1,000 workers, the mine is Beaufort County's largest employer. (News & Observer)
* Chinas food safety situation still grim: Health Ministry Mar 3, 2009
It pays special attention to the issue of food additives that lay at the heart of last years scandal involving infant formula produced by the Sale dairy and other companies ... Authorities ratcheted up inspections following the pet food problems, but China continues to have trouble regulating its countless small and illegally run operations, often blamed for introducing illegal chemicals and food additives into the food chain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Feb. 25, 2009 Mar 2, 2009
Scientists have identified two food additives with previously unrecognized estrogen-like effects ... Two food additives with previously unrecognized estrogen-like effects in two food additives Chemical Research in Toxicology ... Scientists in Italy are reporting development and successful use of a fast new method to identify food additives that act as so-called "xenoestrogens" substances with estrogen-like effects that are stirring international health concerns. (EurekAlert!)
China Says Food Safety Still Grim Mar 2, 2009
It pays special attention to the issue of food additives that lay at the heart of last year's scandal involving infant formula produced by the Sanlu dairy and other companies. No additives will be allowed unless they can be proven both necessary and safe, according to the law, which goes into effect June 1. (Time.com)
China enacts tough new food law Mar 1, 2009
The law pays special attention to food additives, which were at the centre of a tainted milk scandal last year. No additives will be allowed unless proven safe, the new law declares. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Top legislature approved the Food Safety Law, providing a legal basis for the government to ensure food safety "from the production line to dining table."• China to set up central food safety commission Feb 28, 2009
The draft stipulates that "only those items proved to be safe and necessary in food production are allowed to be listed as food additives." Health authorities are responsible for assessing and approving food additives and regulating their usage. Food producers must strictly stick to the food additives and their usage previously approved by authorities, on penalty of closure or revocation of production licenses in serious cases, according to the draft. (Xinhuanet, China)
Would You Buy Xylitol? Why Some Names Scare Us Feb 25, 2009
Recruiting a sample group of students, the psychologists presented each participant with a list of what they said were food additives but were in fact dreamed-up words that simply had a chemical sound to them. All of the names were 12 letters long, but not all of them were equally easy to pronounce running from the relatively phonetic Magnalroxate to the tongue-cramping Hnegripitrom. (Time.com)
China warns illegal food additives a problem Feb 25, 2009
BEIJING China's food industry still suffers from the use of dangerous illegal additives, a health official said Tuesday, vowing to widen a national crackdown to stop the practice a few months after the industrial chemical melamine was found in milk products that sickened thousands of children. Vice Health Minister Chen Xiaohong told a video conference Tuesday that underground markets for additives still exist in some regions, and there are "unspoken secrets" in the food industry, said the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
If It's Hard To Say, It Must Be Risky Feb 24, 2009
A group of students were given a list of made-up food additives and were asked to rate how harmful they were. The additives all contained twelve letters, with Magnalroxate being one of the easiest to pronounce and Hnegripitrom one of the hardest to pronounce. (Science Daily)
Hidden Phosphorus Food Additives Dangerous To Kidney Disease Patients Feb 21, 2009
20, 2009) Advanced kidney disease patients have a list of foods they know to avoid because they naturally contain a high level of the mineral phosphorus, which is difficult for their compromised kidneys to expel. But researchers from MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland have discovered that a great deal of processed and fast food actually contains phosphorus additives which can be just as dangerous for these patients. (Science Daily)
EFSA Adopts Opinion on Two Ingredients Commonly Used in Some ... Feb 14, 2009
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA's Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) concluded that exposure to taurine and d-glucuronolactone through regular consumption of energy drinks was not of safety concern. Daily News Alerts. (FLEXNEWS)
Junk or time-saver? Feb 14, 2009
Food additives, natural or synthetic, are colours, flavour enhancers, sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilizers, and preservatives. CAP president S. M. Mohamed Idris (in songkok). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Program for kidney disease patients effective for reducing serum ... Feb 13, 2009
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who participated in an education program to limit their intake of phosphorus-containing food additives lowered their blood levels of the chemical, according to a study in the February 11 issue of. Individuals with moderate to severe kidney disease have an impaired ability to excrete phosphorus, and as a result, they tend to develop hyperphosphatemia (abnormally high concentration of phosphates in the blood), especially if their intake of phosphorus is... (News-Medical.net)
