The use of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a functional
ingredient in skim milk can cut body fat mass by three per cent,
says a new study from Spain.
Hemp advocates are angered by Governor Schwarzenegger's veto of an
industrial hemp bill that would have allowed local farmers to
legally produce and supply the nutritious seed.
In a bid to attract a greater gamut of consumers,
Hawaiian Cyanotech Corporation is rolling out new
condition-specific formulas containing its proprietary astaxanthin.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
A probiotic formulation aimed at managing intestinal disorders has
been launched by Institut Rosell-Lallemand, a move which reinforces
probiotics' potential in cutting diarrhoea.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has
released a paper on probiotics that adds to claims the value-adding
active cultures are not appropriately regulated.
A deal between Provexis and Coca-Cola over the use of its
tomato-based Fruitflow technology could be on the cards, according
to The Times, which may see heart health functional drinks
propelled into the mainstream.
The antioxidant capacity of fresh fruit and vegetables does not
decrease during storage, and the polyphenol content even increases,
suggests new research.
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo -
used on the packaging of member products - in order to better
convey the link between grains and vitality.
Mastertaste is aiming to tap two key trends for food formulation
with it new range of Active Botanicals: natural flavours and
perceived health benefits.
Chemi Nutra has launched water dispersible PS (phosphatidylserine)
for use in functional beverages, which could attract manufacturers
looking to tap into the cognition market.
Chr Hansen has introduced a new probiotic mix for children, which
the firm is marketing in an easy-to-use format that can be added
directly to foods and drinks as a dietary supplement.
Houston, Texas, is hosting a symposium on the functionality of
fruits and vegetables this week, set to provide a forum for
academia and industry to exchange ideas on how to tailor
phytonutrients for health.
Patent protection can be an effective tool for excluding
competitors and generating revenues, if used wisely and married to
a company's business strategy.
Low blood levels of zinc may be linked to an increased risk of
pneumonia amongst the elderly, suggesting the benefits of
supplements for this at risk population, says new research.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched complaints against
seven online sellers of alternative hormone replacement therapy
(HRT) products for not backing-up their health claims.
Supplements of folic acid may lower blood levels of arsenic in
individuals exposed to the toxin in contaminated drinking water,
researchers have suggested.
Chr Hansen is expanding its flavour production centre in Denmark to
enhance its product range, efficiency and service to customers and
strengthen its position in the dairy flavourings market in Europe.
Higher intakes of Vitamin C and linoleic acid are associated with
better skin-ageing appearance, according to a recent study
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Fermenting calcium-fortified soymilk with probiotics could enhance
solubility of the mineral up to 90 per cent, thereby boosting
bioavailability, new research reports.
A series of clinical trials is underway in the UK to test the
anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts, offer a potential boost
to the anthocyanidin-rich extracts.
In the latest string of developments surrounding a class action
lawsuit against Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, the company is
being accused of fraud and money laundering.
Manufacturers of food and beverage products are expected to start
investing more in shopper marketing strategies, which are widely
thought to increase sales and competitiveness, and build brand
loyalty, according to a GMA report.
Phytosterols incorporated into low-fat fermented milk was effective
in lowering LDL cholesterol levels in people with slightly elevated
cholesterol, French researchers have reported.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is holding a global
conference on probiotics in 2008, thereby setting the stage for
discussion on standards and regulations for the so-called friendly
bacteria.
The heart healthy effects of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli
and cauliflower may be due to their ability to influence the
secretion of a cholesterol transporter, researchers have reported.
Placing botanical products on the European market can be difficult
for businesses because of a lack of harmonisation and differing
rules between member states, the European Advisory Service has
said.
A diet rich in flavonols from foods such as onions, apples and
berries may cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by about
25 per cent, a multi-ethnic study has reported.
A German company has developed a carrier system which is aimed at
improving the absorption of fat soluble nutrients as well as
providing a time release capacity.
Pasta, enriched with soy isoflavones in the aglycone form, can
effectively reduce blood levels of total and LDL cholesterol by
about eight per cent, new research from Italy has reported.
The maker of a dietary supplement sold for sexual enhancement has
issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its product following
accusation it contains prescription drugs.
The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa
should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well
defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new
review by Nestlé.
DSM is set to launch a casein ingredient aimed at regulating
glucose levels in type-2 diabetics, which can be added to a wide
range of functional foods and beverages to stop post-meal spikes.