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March 6, 2025
Background: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in many kinds of fruit and vegetables, wholemeal cereals and animal source foods. An […]
February 20, 2025
Background: Beta-glucans comprise a heterogeneous group of polysaccharides that, among other things, are found in the cell walls of fungi, yeasts, cereals and microalgae [1,2]. For […]
February 18, 2025
Background: Aflatoxins are genotoxic, carcinogenic and teratogenic mould toxins (mycotoxins). They are subject to stringent statutory regulations because of their high toxicity. Maximum levels in food […]
January 28, 2025
Background: Vitamins are the functional backbone of food supplements and fortified foods or may even be used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) of medicinal products. The […]
December 12, 2024
Background: A legal framework has been established for food supplements since 10 June 2002 with Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on […]
November 28, 2024
Background: An analysis of the fatty acid composition is an important aspect in determining the quality and physiological value of fats and oils. Some fatty acids […]