Folic acid before conception may boost birth weight: Study
Supplements of folic acid before conception may increase the birth weight of the baby by over 60 grams, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
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Study supports potential of inulin for fibre boost in bread
Replacing 5 per cent of the flour in bread with inulin could boost the nutritional content of white bread without detrimental effects on the sensorial profile, says a new study.
Snack Size Science: The new kid in vitamin E town
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we consider the discovery of a new form of vitamin E in the peel of kiwifruit. Italian researchers reveal the furry little fruits secret nutrient content.
Types of research needed for functional food claims
Health claims that can be made on functional food products vary depending on the quality and quantity of scientific evidence that backs the claim. In this article, NutraIngredients-USA.com provides a break-down of the different types of research that can...
Fonterra gives satiety water global debut
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has launched what it is calling the world’s first, flavor-neutral satiety water based on its own water-soluble whey protein fractions.