Inulin, the prebiotic fibre associated with improved gut and bone
health, can be used as a fat replacer in sausages to cut energy by
over 20 per cent without affecting the flavour profile, suggests
new research from Germany.
Functional ingredient innovator Provexis has secured a new 12-month
deal with Unilever to investigate the use of its Fruitflow
technology in the multinational's spreads brands.
A polysaccharide from kefir grains, kefiran, is able to form gels
after freeze-drying and may offer a novel gelling agent for
industry, suggests new research from Argentina.
Given that Judaism is far from prevalent in either China or India,
it may come as a surprise that these are the largest growth areas
for kosher certifiers.
Cognis has expanded its sterol ester plant in Germany, enabling the
global chemicals supplier to produce the functional foods
ingredient in a finished form without any further processing
needed.
Unreliable organic supplies are stunting the growth of over half of
US organic food manufacturers, according to a new report by the
nation's industry association.
Combining citrus juice or vitamin C with green tea or its extracts
could increase the absorption of antioxidants from the tea up to
13-fold, suggests new research.
ADM has launched a new line of soya proteins for use in place
of expensive dairy ingredients or to extend milk supply, in the
light of high prices that caused manufacturers' costs to escalate
this year.
A company in New Zealand is seeking to make inroads into the
promising nutricosmetics market with a new kiwi-derived ingredient
that comprises an extract that is not normally eaten or
digested.
As consumers look for alternative ways to manage or prevent
disease, functional food industry insiders say there are effective
tactics ingredients makers can use to marry with successful
products.
Foods from cloned animals could enter the US food supply by the end
of the year, despite calls for further review of the long-term
risks of such products.
Extracts from black cohosh may stop breast cancer cells in their
tracks, suggests a new laboratory study involving scientists from
French botanicals supplier Naturex.
Biotechnology company Aker BioMarine is launching a 100 per cent
pure krill oil ingredient for dietary supplements, to help meet
growing demand predicted for the ingredient.
Friesland Foods Domo has invested €6M in its whey protein plant in
Workum, The Netherlands, allowing it to increase production of
infant formula ingredients and produce its new low-fat ingredient
for dairy applications.
A basic pack of antioxidants on the market today targets beverage
and dairy companies looking to meet the rising demand for
healthy products derived from natural ingredients.
Colloides Naturels International targets natural market demand with a combination of a wheat fibre and an acacia gum fibre that provides non-soluble and soluble fibre for a wide variety of food applications.
WILD managing director Hans-Peter Voss explains how decades of experience in natural ingredients enables the firm to create targeted market solutions for beverage makers.
Food and beverage makers can benefit from the nutritional profile and positive clean label message behind pea protein extracted by a clean water process, claims Roquette.
A daily supplement of lignan from Norway spruce (picea abies) could
reduce the incidence of hot flushes by over 50 per cent, suggests a
new clinical trial from the US.
Natural antioxidant compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids
could inhibit the formation of fat formation from fat cells,
suggests new research from Taiwan.
New Zealand oral probiotics developer BLIS Technologies is to issue
new shares to fund an expansion of its business into new
international markets and to boost development efforts.
The publication of a round-up of studies on the safety and efficacy
of Metagenics' NG440 formulation of rho iso-alpha acids (RIAAs)
from hops, rosemary and oleanolic acid adds weight to its use in
medical foods for inflammation.
Taste is a key challenge for makers of healthier chocolate: Henry Hussell, head of marketing at Cargill Sweetness, takes us through some of their solutions.
The global number-one player in the weight management foods market,
Unilever, has indicated it will be expanding this functional
category into drinkable shots.
Pomegranate, known as the royal fruit because of the 'crown' on
top, is also the shining light for how to capitalise on consumers'
growing interest in exotic fruits and ensure they offer benefits
and not empty hype,...
A combination of bioflavonoids from citrus fruit and tocotrienols
found in Sytrinol has had a positive effect in lowering
cholesterol levels, scientists have found.
Kemin has announced a deal with DSM to strengthen an agreement to
supply lutein aimed at eye health around the world, which will see
DSM step up supply of FloraGLO.
Experts at a Nestle-sponsored symposium on probiotics and
children's health have urged paediatricians to pay attention to
emerging research on so-called good bacteria, although more
research is needed on the mechanisms behind...
The USDA's Agriculture Research Service has published a new
database giving antioxidant values for 277 fruits, nuts, vegetables
and spices, which could help inform industry and scientists about
healthy potential of certain ingredients.
As the European Food Safety Authority prepares its opinion on the
feasibility of nutrient profiling, the trade organisation EHPM has
asked that food supplements should be exempted from the rule.
Health Canada has published a new monograph on natural health
products containing two or more vitamins and minerals, which sets
out instructions on preparation, safety and labelling.
Vertellus has announced a price hike for its vitamin B3 for human
nutrition - just as it is ramping up capacity of the vitamin at its
plants in Indianapolis and Antwerp.
Strain stability and further development of new health benefits are
the two main drivers which will push probiotics further into the
food industry, the president of Danisco Cultures has said.
Antioxidants found in bran could help protect against DNA damage
from sun exposure and radiation therapy, when ingested or applied
topically, according to latest research.
DSM Venturing has stumped up part of a $12m investment round in US
probiotics company Ganeden, which it expects will help it establish
a presence in a fast-evolving area of nutrition.
The Journal of the American Dietetic Association is this
month addressing various aspects of poverty and nutrition - in
particular the relationship between income and fruit and vegetable
consumption.