Archives for September 18, 2005

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Pine bark receives a boost for circulatory health

By  Jess Halliday

Masquellier's French Pine Bark Complex is the subject of a re-launch effort by its US and worldwide distributors, who want to bring attention to new research into its benefits for circulatory health.

Pomegranate juice's heart benefits backed by study

By  staff writer

The evidence in favor of pomegranates is stacking up, as the latest research indicates that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice each day may be of benefit for patients with coronary heart disease.

Spectrum Foods forms ingredients unit

By  Jess Halliday

Spectrum Foods is maneuvering to grow its niche in functional soy and edible oils as a trans fat alternative with the establishment of a new food ingredients division, Nexcel Natural Ingredients.

Heart health gain locked in pigment of black lentils

Food formulators looking to cash in on the blossoming functional food trend could turn to black lentils for a health-busting ingredient as new research reveals the pulse's potential heart health properties locked in its pigment.