date:Jul 05, 2012
sorbed as well by the body, the other nutrients in dairy foods help the absorption.
The complainant made claims that calcium from many vegetables, including bok choi and broccoli, are more absorbable than calcium for dairy milk, cheese or yoghurt.
Fonterra, defending their initial claim, said:This is technically correct, the casein-whey protein complex plus phosphates in milk and milk products assist in calcium absorption.
However, the Complaints Board agreed that the statement was likely to