A natural compound found in mangosteens could be the answer to provide a new drug in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), according to a study by researchers from National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine).   Researchers found that xanthones, with its anti-oxidant and anti-bacterialContinue Reading

Chocolate lovers could soon have a harder time satisfying their sweet tooth. Worldwide demand for this mouth-watering treat is outstripping the production of cocoa beans, its primary ingredient. But in a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that compounds found in jackfruit seeds produceContinue Reading

by Annie Guest, abc news     Mangosteen has long been used in traditional medicine in South-East Asia, and now Australian researchers hope to prove that its antioxidants could ease psychosis and other symptoms.   Present day medication for schizophrenia can have some unpleasant side effects, and researchers are hoping thatContinue Reading

    A Colombian pineapple company that has only just begun exports is expanding into the processing business, amid plans to strengthen its position in international markets and double production.   Bengala Agrícola is now adding various processed products to its mix, alongside its sales of fresh MD2 golden pineapples.   The company is alsoContinue Reading