foods and beverages

The NPF Science Update brings you news about scientific advances in the field of natural products.

Foods and beverages with high amounts of fructose from added sugar may increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study.

(American Chemical Society) Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages.

Their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional pesticide tests, producing results in minutes rather than hours by means of an easy-to-read color-change, they say.

Despite the general downturn in most sectors of the economy, vitamins and supplements are expected to expand their market shares nearly 40% by 2012 according to a MarketWatch article published earlier today.

From the article:

"During the past decade, with the massive growth of highly fortified foods, nutraceuticals and functional foods, supplements have been competing directly with foods and beverages," notes Tatjana Meerman, Publisher of Packaged Facts.

"But increased media attention on obesity and other diet-related health problems...