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Green tea long has been touted for its health properties in regards to fending off cancer, heart disease and immune-related diseases, but some researchers think those who take green tea mega-doses should be cautious.

These ingredients improve the rise of baked goods in the oven or microwave, resulting in increased volume.

New in vitro research conducted at the University of Scranton indicates that PomElla[tm], a pomegranate extract made by Geni Herbs of Noblesville, Ind., displays five times greater antioxidant behavior than either vitamin E or ellagic acid.

Nutrition bars continue to be vexed by becoming brittle before their time.

Tying into the ethnic foods craze, Robertet Flavors has introduced a new line of Brazilian-inspired flavors, under the Taste of Brazil name.

The online R&D Center, at the heart of Fortitech Inc.'s newly re-designed website, enables users to conduct research on markets, nutrients, applications and health conditions to hone in on the latest information for developing a healthier consumer product.

Increased interest in the nutritional benefits of whole grain foods has elevated consumer demand for a wider selection of product choices.

Symrise Flavors (Teterboro, N.J.) hired William Antonace as executive vice president of operations and services North America. Also, Symrise GmbH & Co. KG (Holzminden, Germany) acquired the British flavor manufacturer Flavours Direct (Corby, England).

The obesity epidemic is a hot topic in the media. The Ingredient Based Obesity Solutions conference will take place June 8-9, 2005, in Chicago, and will cover the latest research information and technologies available to help food formulators develop products that are nutritious and that aid in alleviating the obesity crisis.

Low-fat diets might be fine for adults, but at least one small study suggests grown-ups using that approach for their families could be depriving young children of vitamins they need.