UPDATE: US: Martek defends science behind DHA, ARA

By: Dean Best | 28 April 2010

Ingredients group Martek Biosciences Corp. has stood by the science behind its DHA and ARA nutrients after the US announced it would review their use in organic food.

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Ingredients group Martek Biosciences Corp. has stood by the science behind its DHA and ARA nutrients after the US announced it would review their use in organic food.

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