Ethnicity not found to affect GI beverage response in Asia
The glycaemic response (GR) to beverages does not vary depending on Asian ethnicity, with Chinese, Indian and Malay displaying similar responses, a first of its kind study has established.
Archives for February 9, 2017
Crystal Diagnostics signs distribution agreement with LabGear Australia
Crystal Diagnostics (CDx) has signed an agreement to sell and distribute its pathogen detection platform in Australia.
Aboriginal edible grubs: Forget dietary tastes, it’s the data that’s lacking
Even if people could be persuaded to ditch their Wagyu beef for a wood-boring grub, a lack of scientific information means, for now, traditional Aboriginal insects would be unlikely to become their new source of protein.
Asia-Pacific sweetener market dynamics
Asia-Pacific stands out both as a region with high sweetener consumption and consistent growth. By 2019, the region is predicted to overtake declining Western Europe.
Thailand’s sugar major looks at ways to capitalise on high prices
Thailand’s biggest sugar manufacturer has filed a legal application with financial regulators to raise money for the expansion of its core sugar business, with proceeds to be used to build the company’s first new sugar refining factory.
The age of the soda tax: Moves in Asia-Pacific
Debate over sugar taxes hit the limelight last year, with the controversial topic grabbing headlines around the globe.
Chinese sweetener prices rising at last after spate of plant closures
After a year-long race to the bottom by Chinese manufacturers, acesulfame-K sweetener prices have grown steadily since May, with analysts expecting further increases then stabilisation as suppliers, including segment giant Anhui Jinhe, hold back on...
Groundbraking natural low-GI sugar revealed, with Nobel link
Until not long ago, Holista CollTech was best known for being the only company to produce ovine collagen using patented extraction methods.