Archives for February 1, 2007

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Cognis responds to CLA study communication

By  Clarisse Douaud

Following the juxtaposition of two CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) studies in a communiqué from Ohio State University, Cognis and the lead author have spoken out to clarify what they say is a misrepresentation of the results.

Pro- and prebiotics turn up in non-dairy products, Mintel data

By Jess Halliday

Dairy remains the most popular category for new probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic product launches in Europe, but manufacturers of baby foods, snacks and beverages are latching on to the concept, indicates data from Mintel.

Humanetics granted 7-Keto weight loss patent

By  staff reporter

Humanetics Corporation said it has received notification from the US Patent and Trademark Office that its flagship weight loss ingredient 7-Keto has been granted a patent for modulating basal metabolic rate and affecting weight loss, when administered...

New player to tap tomato waste for cheaper lycopene

By  Jess Halliday

An Italian company has patented a process for the extraction of lycopene from tomato waste, which could lead to a cheaper source of the natural carotenoid and spur its use in more areas.