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Discovery of molecule in the intestine that can 'taste' the sugar content of the diet

Diabetes patients could benefit from new research at the University of Liverpool that has identified a molecule in the intestine that can 'taste' the sugar content of the diet.

21 Aug 2007

Concerns noted on study of soft drinks and metabolic syndrome

A recent observational study reported in the journal Circulation ("Soft Drink Consumption and Risk of Developing Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and the Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged Adults") needs to be considered in the proper scientific context, especially in relation to other previously published research that has reached the opposite conclusion.

26 Jul 2007

Senomyx issued new U.S. patent for "T1R taste receptors and genes encoding same"

Senomyx, Inc. has announced the issuance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of U.S. Patent No. 7,241, 880, "T1R Taste Receptors and Genes Encoding Same."

12 Jul 2007

Senomyx issued new U.S. patent

Senomyx, Inc. has announced the issuance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of U.S. Patent No. 7,223,551, "T1R3 Receptor Binding Assays For Identification of Taste Modulatory Compounds."

1 Jun 2007

If we could make diet soda taste better, it would be a big step in fighting the obesity epidemic

University of Illinois researchers Soo-Yeun Lee and Shelly Schmidt are trying to solve a mystery: Why doesn't diet soda taste more like regular soda? Can a well-trained panel of "taste testers" pinpoint the exact problem? And can food scientists do anything to fix it?

26 Apr 2007

Survey says some children's medicines contain a "cocktail of additives"

Researchers in Britain are warning that most medicines for babies and young children contain additives which are often banned from foods and drinks aimed at under-threes.

12 Mar 2007

Soft drink giants head to court over claims about new drink

A nonprofit consumer watchdog group the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is taking soft drinks giants Coca-Cola and Nestle to court for making fraudulent claims about a new drink.

5 Feb 2007

Diet mixed alcoholic drinks get you drunker and do it quicker

Many studies have evaluated the risks and benefits of alcohol intake, with some concentrating on potential benefits while others focus on the risks of abuse.

24 May 2006

A TAS1R receptor-based explanation of sweet water taste

A scientific paradox linking artificial sweeteners such as saccharin with a sensory experience in which plain water takes on a sweet taste has guided researchers to an increased understanding of how humans detect sweet taste.

23 Apr 2006

Analysis of different sweeteners and sweet substances

The most important factor in what kind of sweetener people prefer has little to do with how sweet it tastes. Rather, it has more to do with other tastes in the sweetener, such as bitterness or sourness, new research suggests.

13 Apr 2006

New tool to discover molecules that can enhance or block different kinds of tastes

Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have succeeded in growing mature taste receptor cells outside the body and for the first time have been able to successfully keep the cells alive for a prolonged period of time.

27 Feb 2006

Effect of artificial sweeteners in weight control and energy intake

It is widely believed by the public that replacing sugars with artificial sweeteners will help reduce calorie (energy) intake and aid weight loss. As a result sales of foods and drinks sweetened with artificially sweeteners are at an all time high, as are rates of overweight and obesity.

24 Feb 2006

Feeling stressed? reach for the sugar!

Researchers are now saying that reaching for a sugary snack in times of stress may not be such a bad idea after all.

16 Nov 2005

Stevioside is an excellent choice for diabetics

Stevioside, the main sweet component in the leaves of the Stevia plant, tastes about 300 times sweeter than table sugar, which means only a small amount is needed for sweetening purposes.

23 Dec 2004

In the last two years alone, more than 1500 new low-carbohydrate products have been introduced in U.S. food markets

With approximately 30 to 40 million Americans trying to control their weight by counting carbohydrates, "low-carb" has become big business. As a result, food manufacturers have been busy introducing a variety of low-carbohydrate products at record pace.

2 Aug 2004

Increased consumption of artificial sweeteners and of high-calorie beverages is not the sole cause of obesity, but it may be a contributing factor

Choosing a diet soft drink over a regular, sugar-packed beverage may not be the best way to fight obesity, according to new research from Purdue University.

1 Jul 2004