Archives for October 29, 2007

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Cyanotech's Bioastin obtains structure/function claims

By  Clarisse Douaud

Hawaii's Cyanotech Corporation has obtained four new structure/function claims for its Bioastin following FDA review, as it looks to make consumers more familiar with the benefits of astaxanthin.

SourceOne to market Vesifact tech exclusively

By  staff reporter

SourceOne Global Partners has announced an alliance with Swiss company Vesifact AG for the distribution of technology, particularly relating to improving absorption.

Micro-fibres eyed as future functional ingredients

By  Stephen Daniells

'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods, suggests new research.

Nature's Pearl examines muscadine grape for heart health

By  Clarisse Douaud

Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center say they are conducting the first-ever clinical study to evaluate potential cardiovascular health effects of muscadine grape seed from Nature's Pearl.