Archives for September 3, 2008

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Chewing gum takes the stress out of life, study

By Lindsey Partos

Chewing gum: an anxiety reliever; an alertness kick; and a stress reducer, all rolled into one. So finds new research from Australia, adding fresh ammunition to boost a challenging market led by major players Wrigley and Cadbury.

Sedge extracts may be natural additives for food

By staff reporter

Extracts from sedge plants (Carex distachya) are rich in antioxidants and could offer industry an alternative to synthetic additives, says new research from Italy.