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The steady demand for weight-loss products has spread to include a wide range of food and beverage products. Many weight-loss products have moved towards claims with a focus on satiety, appetite suppression and thermogenesis. Novel methods in weight-loss claims require companies to make sure they have proper substantiation, however.

Dutch researchers found that a food's aroma intensity influenced a person's first bite, as well as additional bites.

Man-made chemicals present in homes, schools, offices, cars and food are probably contributing to the sharp rise in obesity and diabetes in Western societies, according to a review of scientific literature.

A new study suggests eating white rice could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A U.K. government initiative to tackle obesity and improve puic health is "overly reliant" on voluntary agreements with the food industry, a report has warned.

Looking at pictures of high-carb food like pizza makes things taste better, research shows.

More than 90% of school breakfasts feature processed meat, and many contain more sodium, fat and cholesterol than young children should have in a day.

A study has found a specific gene variation associated with how well people sense fat on the tongue is also linked with their preference for fat.

A study found hungry people see food-related words more clearly than people who have just eaten.

Lycored Ltd.’s unique tomato lycopene formulation is tailored specifically for use as natural colorant in surimi applications, enabling food manufacturers to use a natural, vegetarian colorant. Surimi is a highly popular food product in Asia and the U.S. and is available in many shapes, forms and textures—which are often identical to the meat of lobster, crab or other shellfish.