JAPAN: GERMINATED BROWN RICE FROM FANCL

Article Abstract:

Fancl, a leading Japanese health food company, has formed a joint venture with Doma KK to produce germinated brown rice, which is easier to absorb and digest than regular brown rice. Thought to help prevent Alzheimer's disease, it has an increased gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) content, as well as the nutrients found in brown rice. This product, named Fancl Hatsuga Gemmai, is available in department stores, and through mail order. It comes in 120-gram vacuum packs priced at [yen] 3,600 for a set of thirty, or at [yen] 650 for a pack of five.

Food & Kindred Products, Product introduction, Fancl

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JAPAN: LABELLING LAWS AND DIET FOODS

Article Abstract:

A survey of diet foods sold in the Tokyo area, carried out by the Tokyo Metropolitan Authority recently found that 80% of the 102 samples infringed advertising and/or labelling regulations. The infringements included claims that the products prevent fat synthesis, improve the body's metabolic rate, or that they relieve constipation. Only food for specialised health use is allowed to make such claims.

Government regulation (cont), Health Foods

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JAPAN: RESEARCH ON GREEN TEA AND DIOXIN

Article Abstract:

Research carried out jointly by Kobe University and Ito En, a leading green tea company, showed that catechins present in green tea effectively combat dioxin, and that dioxin poisoning may be prevented by green tea drinks. Since incineration is Japan's main waste disposal method, environmental pollution by dioxin is a concern at present.

Research & development outlays, Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Processed Tea, Coffee and Tea Manufacturing, Tea (Beverage), Kobe University

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