U.S. group calls for ban on food dyes linked to behavioural problems Jun 5, 2008
Artificial dyes must be banned from use in food because they are linked to serious behavioural and attention-deficit problems in children, according to a U.S.-based consumer advocacy group that has launched a campaign to eliminate several food additives ... But new evidence, including The Lancet study, has prompted Health Canada to review its regulations for food additives. (Globe and Mail)
Deciphering Food Additives Jun 3, 2008
Dietician Keri Glassman On What Several Do And How Safe They May Or May Not Be. NEW YORK, June 3, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
U.S. International Trade Commission Extends Target Date for Ruling on Sucralose Patents; Niutang Will Continue to Supply Sucralose to U.S. Customers Jun 2, 2008
" About Niutang Niutang Chemical is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of food additives, chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates that are instrumental to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and industrial products. Established in 1969, Niutang's commitment to producing the highest quality food additives at competitive prices has ensured its rapid growth into a leading global manufacturer of aspartame, folic acid, and more recently, sucralose. The company is... (PR Newswire)
HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH May 30, 2008
Concentrate on whole foods and avoid sugar and food additives. Water is a must because it is involved with almost every biochemical reaction in the body. (Bolton Common, MA)
A Trial Of Removing Food Additives Should Be Considered For Hyperactive Children, Experts Suggest May 24, 2008
So why, Kemp asks, despite evidence to the contrary, does the removal of food additives remain an alternative rather than a standard part of treatment for ADHD ... However, the EFSA pointed out that hyperactivity has a wide range of social and biological causes, and exclusively focusing on food additives may "detract from the provision of adequate treatment" for children with the disorder. (Science Daily)
Food preservatives and colours linked to ADHD May 23, 2008
A recent trial in almost 300 British children without ADHD showed that eating a mixture of food additives, equivalent to that found in two 56g bags of sweets, significantly increased hyperactivity. Prof Kemp said there was a strong case for trialling elimination in ADHD kids given the evidence, the harmless nature of such intervention and the large numbers of children taking drugs for hyperactivity. (The Australian)
Additives bad for kids too: SA Oppn May 22, 2008
The South Australian Opposition says a government program to sell food with less salt and fat in schools has not taken into account food additives. Liberal education spokesman David Pisoni says additives banned overseas are found in food available in South Australian state schools under the 'Rite-Bite' program. (ABC Online)
Sleep Disorder Raises Heart Risks While Flying May 20, 2008
In his research into cancer, Warburg showed the carcinogenic nature of food additives and smoking cigarettes, and demonstrated that cancer cells can be destroyed by radiation. He argued that anaerobiosis was a primary cause of cancer, and his own research into carcinogens made him fearful of processed foods. (New York Times)
The truth about detox May 13, 2008
Many people think that as a result of our hectic and modern lifestyle, we are filled up with "poisons" from polluted air and food additives. You may thus be easily convinced to turn to a detox diet as a way of 'cleansing' or 'detoxifying' your body. (iAfrica.com)
Stocks Fall, Snapping 7 Weeks of Gains, as Companies Predict Earnings Drop May 10, 2008
2 percent to 641 yen, while Ajinomoto, the nation's largest maker of food additives, sank 5. 8 percent to 1,031 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Manage childhood hyperactivity with food May 8, 2008
Strict diets that eliminate certain ingredients can be effective at reducing the symptoms of ADHD in youngsters. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Study will collect fishing crew data May 5, 2008
Omega 3s have become one of the most popular food additives due to a host of health benefits. Last year, omega-3 fatty acids were added to 250 food products, from eggs to orange juice, and the list is growing fast. (Anchorage Daily News)
Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May May 3, 2008
Asthma attacks, which claim nearly 4,000 lives a year, are often triggered by allergens -- these include pollen, dust, animal dander, certain drugs and food additives -- lung infections, or even physical exertion. While the disease's exact cause remains unknown, many treatments are available to keep it in check. (MEDLINEplus)
What 'green' terms mean Apr 19, 2008
Organic: Generally, organic foods use plants grown without conventional pesticides or artificial fertilizers and processed without food additives; or food products from animals that have not been subjected to routine antibiotics or growth hormones. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic foods must come from farms or ranches certified by a state or private agency that has been accredited by the USDA. Foods labeled 100 percent organic must contain only organically produced... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Europe-wide food colour ban call Apr 11, 2008
" He said there was "a handful" of products, including mushy peas and battenburg cake, where it had not been possible to remove the colourings and the industry was concerned they would have to be taken off shop shelves. Mr Hunt warned that a UK ban would be at odds with the rest of Europe, as it would not apply to European imports. A spokesperson for the Department of Health said they would be asking the FSA to continue to work with industry to voluntarily remove the additives, particularly from... (BBC News -- Health)
Children's Behavior and Sleep Apr 11, 2008
According to the Feingold Association, sleep problems could be the result of artificial food additives. These additives are prevalent in many foods that are consumed daily by children. (Suite101.com)
Food agency calls for ban on six artificial colours Apr 11, 2008
The behaviour of todays kids is complicated, no doubt of that, but the contribution of food additives, including colours, is extremely minimal and is used largely as an excuse for those looking for a scapegoat. Posted by David House | 11. (Independent)
Whitehall chases the chattering classes Apr 5, 2008
" 'Personalised' services Some have argued there is a whiff of "Big Brother" about the plans. Mums congregating at Wembley is one thing, but how would those "mums" feel if they were chatting with friends in a coffee shop - an experience that has more in common with being online than visiting a football ground - while a government official hovered nearby taking notes and butting in with helpful suggestions? For Mr Watson, it is simply a question of following the voters. "We have got to go where... (BBC News)
On the menu: Town hall meeting focuses on school food Apr 2, 2008
On the plate will be childhood obesity, food additives and the role parents, school board and administrators play in school food programs ... Nutritionist Diane Harris, a Mount Bethel parent, will talk about the importance of fruit and vegetable intake while an East Side parent will discuss food additives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Judge Says Arbitration Can't Be Avoided in Dispute Over $23 Million Worth of Vanilla Beans Mar 21, 2008
-- two related companies in the food additives and flavorings business. By 1996, the suit says, ZTC was buying nearly all of AGK's vanilla output. (Law.com)
Help kids avoid caffeine Mar 15, 2008
Other scientists in the United Kingdom reported in The Lancet medical journal that food additives including caffeine can cause behavioral problems among children. The caffeine in two or three cups of coffee a day 200 to 300 milligrams is roughly equivalent to two standard containers of energy drinks and not considered harmful for most adults. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
MOTION FRISK-NESS Mar 9, 2008
Before opting for Valium or Xanax, put your dog on a natural, whole-food diet free of artificial dyes and chemical food additives. Ask your vet to provide you with a supply of dog-appeasing pheromone, which has helped other dogs suffering from emotional problems. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner Mar 4, 2008
Julianne Moore plays a depressed, affluent woman who gradually believes that she is allergic to her environment - to food additives, to air pollution, to hygiene products. Is it in her mind. (Boston Globe)
Surprising Non-Vegetarian Foods Feb 27, 2008
A wide variety of food additives are classed as non-vegetarian ... Visit for a full list of suspect food additives. (Suite101.com)
Author explores origins of Twinkies Feb 27, 2008
Although Ettlinger chose Twinkies for his in-depth exploration on food additives, he's quick to point out that the book is a treatise on processed foods in general ... In addition, the Food and Drug Administration for years had required pre-market approval for food additives, requiring manufacturers to provide evidence of their additives' safety to human health, according to the FDA's Web site ... Still, he empathized with food manufacturers' struggles to fight "chemophobia" over food additives.... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rise in number of smokers stubbing it out Feb 20, 2008
Posted by: RW on 10:17pm Tue 19 Feb 08 burnden4ever The chemicals in tobacco smoke are the same as in a woodsmoke, except for food additives the manufacturers put in unecessarily, which it appears have not been tested as suitable for burning ... burnden4ever The chemicals in tobacco smoke are the same as in a woodsmoke, except for food additives the manufacturers put in unecessarily, which it appears have not been tested as suitable for burning. (Bolton News)
Snow crab swarm the Barents Sea Feb 11, 2008
Because of cheap labor and minimal environmental regulations, China now dominates the world market in vitamin supplements and other chemical food additives commonly used in American processed foods, such as stabilizers and emulsifiers. But U.S. food makers are not required to disclose the source of the ingredients in their products, and that leads to lots of labeling loopholes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Report busts the myths on cancer risks Feb 3, 2008
There was inadequate evidence for mobile phones, cosmetics and food additives. Professor Stewart all but ruled out risk for a range of other rumoured carcinogens, including artificial sweeteners, coffee, deodorant, dental fillings, breast implants and fluoridated water. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tata Chemicals to Purchase General Chemical for $1 Billion From Harbinger Jan 31, 2008
Tata Chemicals manufactures and sells soda ash, cement, sodium bicarbonate and food additives, including edible salt and cooking soda. Its fertilizers division produces urea and phosphate for agricultural use. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
2008 Regulatory Policy Agenda: Congress Debates, States Act Jan 24, 2008
For example, California is implementing its own diacetyl exposure rule for workers, and it is considering proposals to regulate other food additives, according to a Jan. 11 BNA article on states' plans. Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington State have initiatives regarding certification of construction crane operators. (OMB Watch)
Sustainable Belmont: Consider safety when using personal care products Jan 24, 2008
We have become increasingly cautious about the health risks posed by harmful substances found in pesticides, various food additives, and air pollution, but what about the shampoo, soap, lotion, deodorant, and makeup we use on our bodies. We are in close, everyday contact with chemicals in personal care products, yet many of us do not consider the long-term impact they might have on our health. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Infant bottles, rates of bisphenol A being investigated Jan 20, 2008
Among the chemicals the government decided to take action against by listing them as toxic is naphthalene, used in mothballs, fragrances and perfumes, and propylene oxide, used in cosmetics, food additives and deodorizers. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
ICL to Acquire Henkel's Water Treatment Business Jan 13, 2008
ICL Performance Products' product lines include food-grade phosphoric acid, phosphate salts, food additives and hygiene products, as well as specialty products for paper industry, construction sites and water treatment based on aluminium-salts and polymers. Its food additives contribute to the appearance, texture, taste and preservation of a wide variety of foods, including processed meat, fish and seafood as well as cheese and milk products. (PR Newswire)
Food hazards Jan 12, 2008
In fact, both are allowed to be used in food production and thus called food additives. The use of these materials is defined in Regulation of the Minister of Health No.722/1988 on food additives. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Chewing gum weight loss warning Jan 11, 2008
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Efficient Biofuel Made From Genetically Modified E. Coli Bacteria Jan 8, 2008
25, 2005) Commerical trials are underway in Kansas on a "green" method of making succinate, a key ingredient of many plastics, drugs, solvents and food additives. Scientists are using a genetically modified. (Science Daily)
Why Are Chickens Getting So Fat? Jan 8, 2008
10, 2007) Pets may not be the only organisms endangered by some food additives. An arsenic-based additive used in chicken feed may pose health risks to humans who eat meat from chickens that are raised on the. (Science Daily)
Sequestration project in works at ADM; effort is similar to that planned for FutureGen Jan 4, 2008
The land for the project is a now-empty field on the northwest side of ADM s campus between its facilities and Richland Community College, said Dean Frommelt, environmental division manager for ADM s corn processing, BioProducts and food additives. Finley said that using an ethanol processor is mostly a matter of convenience, but the critical issue is how to use carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and specifically from coal. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Health food fads spark huge rise in animal testing Jan 1, 2008
THE trend for healthier eating has led to an increase of more than 300% in the number of laboratory experiments conducted on animals for food additives, sweeteners and health supplements over the past year. Home Office figures showed an increase from 862 to 4,038 experiments from 2005 to 2006. (Times Online)
School students selected for national science expo Dec 14, 2007
SHIMOGA: The adverse effects of artificial material, advocates us to go for natural material, especially in the food additives we consume. Scientifically it is proved that artificial colours added to food items will interfere in the development of nervous system and complicate the health problems. (Newindpress)
Stock Picks: Tata Chemicals Dec 10, 2007
Incorporated in 1939, TCL is Indias leading manufacturer of inorganic chemicals, fertilisers and food additives. The company, which is currently valued at a little over Rs 8,000 crore, reported consolidated net sales of Rs 5,800 crore for FY07. (India Times)
Letters to the Editor Dec 6, 2007
The bill remains dominated by subsidies for grotesque overproduction of commodity crops - few of which, ironically, are fit for direct human consumption; instead, they're fed to animals on feed lots or ultra-processed into food additives. Reducing or eliminating those subsidies would free budget space to enhance the conservation programs while reducing the bill's overall price tag. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Health hazard on the farm Nov 25, 2007
The Union of Concerned Scientists has estimated that 70 percent of all antibiotics used in the United States are in food additives for livestock and poultry. This indiscriminate use of the drugs has the unintended effect of breeding superbug bacteria like MSRA that are resistant to antibiotics. (Boston Globe)
Frutarom Continues Trend of Sales Growth Nov 21, 2007
Frutarom's products are intended mainly for the food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health food, functional food, food additives, and cosmetic industries. Frutarom operates through two Divisions: - The Flavors Division, which develops, produces and markets flavor compounds and food systems. (PR Newswire)
ADHD Kids Can Get Better Nov 16, 2007
Some environmental factors like lead exposure, smoking during pregnancy and food additives have been linked with increased risk of the disorder, but there's still debate in the mental health community about whether the cause is mostly genetic or environmental. What's clear, though, is that ADHD is highly heritable if one parent has or had the condition, their child has about a 70% chance of inheriting it. (Time.com)
Belt pinching? Blame 'calorie creep' Nov 10, 2007
But Professor Erik Millstone, of the science and technology policy research unit at Sussex University, an expert on food additives, criticised the supermarkets and others for selecting information to make foods look healthier. Sainsbury's Gravy Granules, for example, were listed in 1982 as containing a colour, E150. (Guardian Unlimited)
Best Ways To Avoid Cancer Nov 5, 2007
Forget fad diets or avoiding food additives. Experts say neither will do much good in the battle to prevent cancer, the nation's second leading cause of death. (Forbes)
Rush is on to harvest an untapped bounty Nov 5, 2007
But there is rising demand for krill, particularly for use in aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, and as food additives. Its use as human seafood has been restricted by its failure to keep. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Are Children Sicker Today? Oct 25, 2007
Are Children Sicker Today. Is This Generation Suffering From More Illnesses. (Suite101.com)
Alternatives for children with ADHD Oct 17, 2007
From a holistic point of view, food additives and food allergies, environmental allergens, nutritional deficiencies, and heavy metal toxicities such as lead, aluminum and mercury all contribute to the cause. New research is now appearing that shows the link between consumption of food additives by children and ADHD. An online article published in he Lancet in September found that artificial food coloring and additives commonly located in children's food exacerbate hyperactive behaviors in... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Russians put a novel spin on break dancing Oct 4, 2007
"It came to us mostly from America," said Maksim Pavlenko, 29, a product manager at a food additives company. "But we have just developed our own strain, our own direction, separately, but exactly in the hip-hop, the break-dance, the funk style.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
S.D. smoking legislation promised Oct 4, 2007
I would like to know how they detirmine it was the smoke that caused it as opposed to car fumes, toxic waste, food additives, prescription drugs, mouse poop, or any other possible cause. Rather than questioning these "stats", many of you blindly take them as gospel because it sopports your point of view. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A Russian spin on a Western dance form Oct 3, 2007
" Russian b-boys are clear about break dancing's roots. "It came to us mostly from America," said Maksim Pavlenko, 29, a product manager at a food additives company. "But we have just developed our own strain, our own direction, separately, but exactly in the hip-hop, the break-dance, the funk style. " When many people think of Russian traditional dance, they see the cross-armed crouching Cossack dance, a type of floor-level can-can, which represents Russians' close connection to the land. This... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Immune System Sep 25, 2007
Food additives e.g. colouring. Chronic Stress. (Suite101.com)
FSA ducks decision Sep 24, 2007
The Food Standards Agency's failure to act on food additives at its board meeting (Report, September 19) was deeply disappointing. It decided merely to pass the problem to the European Food Safety Authority and only marginally widen the scope of its advice for parents of hyperactive children. (Guardian Unlimited)
Study Shows Hyperactivity Linked to Diet Sep 24, 2007
Parents have long maintained that food additives cause hyperactivity in their children, and now theres a new study out of Britain confirming their belief ... In light of the new findings, Britains Food Standards Agency issued an immediate advisory urging parents to limit their childs intake of food additives if there are signs they affect behavior ... The researchers concluded that food additives alone could not cause full-blown ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), but warned that... (Newsmax)
Watchdog ponders additives ban call Sep 21, 2007
The Food Standards Agency has pledged to clarify its advice on a group of common food additives - but fell short of warning that all children should avoid them. Related Articles in Health. (Channel 4 News)
E-numbers 'can do psychological harm to children' Sep 21, 2007
" The Daily Mail has mounted a campaign to ban the suspect additives tartrazine (E102), ponceau 4R (E124), sunset yellow ( E110), carmoisine ( E122), quinoline yellow (E104) allura red AC (E129) and sodium benzoate (E211). The FSA's line to date has been that the removal of the additives from food should be a commercial decicison for manufacturers. It has advised those parents whose children are known to be hyperactive to remove the chemicals from their diet. Yesterday, the board called on the... (Daily Mail)
Autism Symptoms and Treatments Sep 20, 2007
Schroffo Cook stresses the complete elimination of gluten, dairy, and food additives from the diets of kids with autism. While this may not cure childhood autism, it may improve the signs and symptoms in kids with autism. (Suite101.com)
Subtracting the additives Sep 17, 2007
Thanks to researchshowing that combinations of artificial additives can induce hyperactivity in young children, shoppers are being encouraged to contemplate a future without food additives. Such a future could lead to frozen and canned food becoming fashionable again, and to the disappearance of some products from supermarket shelves altogether. (Times Online)
E-numbers adviser paid by Tesco Sep 16, 2007
Scientist chairing panel assessing risks to children from food additives denies conflict of interest ... A scientist with a leading role in the decision over whether food additives are damaging children's behaviour is also a paid consultant to Tesco and Unilever, companies whose brands use the chemicals under suspicion. (Guardian Unlimited)
Hyper Kids? Cut Out Preservatives Sep 15, 2007
He notes that a separate pilot study found that kids can become more hyperactive within one hour of consuming food additives. The Lancet study is the first to nail down a link between artificial ingredients and hyperactivity, though the connection has long been suspected and was the basis for the Feingold Diet, which eliminates all artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives and was popularized in the 1970s as a treatment for ADHD. Though such a diet alone is not a proven treatment... (Time.com)
Withheld popcorn study typical of lax protection Sep 14, 2007
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found a disturbing link between hyperactivity in young children and common food additives. Such studies warrant further investigation by federal agencies that are charged with keeping harmful products off store shelves and away from family dinner tables. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Study links hyper kids with artificial preservatives and colorings Sep 12, 2007
If parents are concerned about any additives they should remember that, by law, food additives must be listed on the label so they can make the choice to avoid the product if they want to. Author s note: When buying foods, always LOOK at the labels. (iTWire)
Food additives fire up children's hyperactivity: study Sep 10, 2007
Food additives fire up children's hyperactivity: study ... Food additives fire up children's hyperactivity: study ... "The present findings, in combination with the replicated evidence for the AFCA effects on the behaviour of three-year-old children, lend strong support for the case that food additives exacerbate hyperactive behaviours [inattention, impulsivity, and overactivity] in children at least up to middle childhood.". (CBC.ca)
