Resistant starch may cut food intakes: Study
20-Nov-2009 - Adding resistant starch to breakfast and lunch meals may reduce the amount of calories consumed...
Folic acid study misleads claims supplement industry
19-Nov-2009 - A recent study linking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer...
Folic acid supplements lift cancer risk: Study
18-Nov-2009 - UK and Australian food safety officials should pay particular attention to a new study linking...
Acid-sensitive gum may fill you up for longer, cut snacking
05-Nov-2009 - A solution that forms a gel on entering the acidic environment of the stomach...
Nutrient database can assist health claims
27-Oct-2009 - Pooling nutrient information is becoming an important and time efficient way for companies scientific data...
Consumer response to health claims varies by country: Study
23-Oct-2009 - Italians are unswayed by healthy messages and images on foods, whereas the Finnish respond to...
Resistant starch and wheat bran may boost bowel habits
15-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of resistant starch and wheat bran may improve regular bowel habits in healthy...
Freeze-dried strawberries may slash cholesterol levels
09-Oct-2009 - Supplements of a freeze-dried strawberry may improve cholesterol levels by about five per cent, according...
Inulin-polyphenol innovation may offer weight loss opportunities
08-Oct-2009 - A combination of inulin fibre, green coffee polyphenols, and nut polyphenols could help with weight...
Fibre may replace trans-fats for snack formulations
06-Oct-2009 - Inulin can replace trans-fatty acids in snack food formulations, turning it into a healthy snack...
Med-style diet may battle depression
06-Oct-2009 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may...
Naturex merger to double 2009 earnings
28-Sep-2009 - Naturex, the French-based botanicals giant that recently acquired the ingredients business of Spanish company, Natraceutical...
Irish establish functional foods initiative
23-Sep-2009 - Four of Ireland’s biggest healthy ingredients companies have joined with academics to form Food for...
‘Gut friendly’ pizza – coming to a neighborhood near you
18-Sep-2009 - With probiotic yogurt shots beginning to establish themselves on US grocery store shelves, are consumers...
Special edition: Market insights
CPL: Deciphering the European cholesterol-lowering market
18-Sep-2009 - The European cholesterol-lowering market presents many opportunities for food supplements and functional foods despite threats...
Health claims focus
European Union health claims: where to now?
09-Sep-2009 - By this time next year, one of the central ambitions of Europe’s brand-spanking new nutrition...
Soluble fibre may benefit IBS sufferers: Study
28-Aug-2009 - Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but...
Rye for breakfast may boost feelings of fullness
28-Aug-2009 - Eating a high-fibre breakfast from rye may increase feelings of satiety and lead to reduced...
UK protein and fibre satiety initiative launched
17-Aug-2009 - UK-based Leatherhead Food Research wants companies to bring their fibre and protein ingredients to the...
Naturex buys Natraceutical to form botanicals giant
06-Aug-2009 - Naturex has succeeded in its stated ambition to become the world’s biggest independent botanicals extracts...
Antioxidants from black tea may aid diabetics
29-Jul-2009 - Polysaccharides from black tea may blunt the spike in sugar levels after a meal more...
Cranberries offer promise for diabetics: Study
20-Jul-2009 - Sweetened dried cranberries with a reduced sugar and increased fibre content may benefit type-2...
Bran may slash hypertension risk: Study
10-Jul-2009 - Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of...
Modified gum arabic may boost heart health
08-Jul-2009 - The modified gum arabic product 'SuperGum' may reduce blood pressure, even in people with normal...
Codex fiber nutrient claims unlikely to promote consistency
07-Jul-2009 - Fiber nutrient content claims recommended last week by Codex are unlikely to generate consistency in...
