Flour looks likely to be fortified with folic acid under new plans set out by the UK Government, bringing the country in line with fortification guidelines in the EU that prevent birth defects, such as spina bifida.
The nutritional profile of bee pollen is ‘a treasure trove of active natural metabolites,’ according to scientists, who've updated the food’s nutritional values, which may have food safety considerations for the future.
When it comes to sports nutrition, there's a lot of fake news. But what are the biggest myths in the area? In our latest video diary we asked a panel of experts at the recent Sports Nutrition Congress 2018 to share the myths they hear most often.
Supplements containing nitrate-rich extracts from beetroot, celery stem and leaf, and red spinach leaf may help reduce blood pressure in young men with normal blood pressure, says a new study.
Japanese ingredient supplier, Taiyo, has partnered soft drinks brand, Sinalco, and sweetener experts, Sweethouse, to create a sugar-free drink which it claims can aid weight loss.
The European Commission (EC) intends to authorise for the first time a health claim arising from the combined effects of a number of substances, in a decision that affects firms backing the synergistic effect of nutrients in their products.
Chewing gum remains an effective vitamin delivery system for manufacturers like Get More, Vitamize and US-based Vitaball, who sponsor a study that looks into gum’s potential to address vitamin deficiency.
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It was supposed to be the final word on vitamin D for bone health, but a new meta-analysis does more to illustrate the flaws in applying a drug model to essential nutrients than it does to dismiss the potential bone health benefits of the sunshine vitamin.
A new study has found that whey protein supports the recovery from muscle loss among elderly subjects better than do collagen peptides. But neither protein helped prevent the muscle loss in the first place.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients DMV has revealed an ‘ultra-clean’ whey protein isolate hoped to power innovation in the soaring protein waters and clear drinks market.
'Unusual tastes might take some getting used to - but play into the millennial quest for experimental flavors'
Fermented drinks are adding a new flavor dimension to the soft drinks category: and brands should put greater emphasis on their products’ unique taste, says Mintel.
Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has fined lifestyle firm Life120 over €500,000 after the company were guilty of making false claims and employing ‘non-transparent’ methods in promoting its food supplement range
Royal DSM has reiterated its commitment to tackling malnutrition by extending its relationship with the World Food Programme (WFP) for a further three years until 2021.
