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Coix polysaccharides: Gut microbiota regulation and immunomodulatory
Publication date: Available online 21 April 2018Source: Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary FibreAuthor(s): Hong-Mei Yin, Su-Nan Wang, Shao-Ping Nie, Ming-Yong XieAbstractCoix (Coix lachryma-jobi L.), commonly known as adlay or Job's tears, is a minor cereal grown in most areas of Asia. It has been used in the traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, used as a stomachic, diuretic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It contains a range of bioactive components including polysaccharides, lipids, polyphenols, phytosterols, carotenoids, spiroenone and lactams. The bioactive constituents contribut...
Source: Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre - July 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research

Pollen-food allergy syndrome in China
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Source: Food and Agricultural Immunology - September 4, 2017 Category: Food Science Authors: Shikun Ma Ruiqi Wang Li Nie Jia Yin Source Type: research

United Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Gazab Green Raisins (Chinese)”
United Trading Inc of Des Plaines, IL, is recalling its 7 ounce and 14 ounce packages of “Gazab Green Raisins (Chinese)”, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 17, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news