Africa

Traditional Zambian fermented food shows prebiotic potential

Traditional Zambian fermented food shows prebiotic potential

By Louisa Richards

Mabisi, a traditionally fermented milk product from Zambia, may have similar prebiotic effects on gut microbiota to fructooligosaccharides (FOS), according to an in vitro study from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.

Danes back nutrient-rich African camel milk expansion

By Nicola Cottam

Danish supplier Chr Hansen has launched a forum to disseminate and share information on camel cheese and milk production to generate global support and potential revenue for small-scale camel owners in Northern Africa.

South African supplement makers urged to adopt GMPs

By Shane Starling

South African complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) including herbal products and food supplements are blighted by inconsistent manufacturing processes that are damaging the sector, a leading manufacturer has said.

Special edition: Diabetes

Diabetes: From ancient Egypt to modern pandemic

By Stephen Daniells

It has been called a pandemic and a silent killer: Diabetes is a growing specter for public health agencies across the world. In the first part of our special series on diabetes, NutraIngredients examines the underlying condition and gets a grip on how...

South African herbs may offer blood pressure benefits

By  Stephen Daniells

The flora of South Africa is increasingly being studied as a source of novel nutraceuticals, and Tulbaghia violacea (wild garlic) may find a role in helping to lower blood pressure, researchers told the 120th annual meeting of the American...

Fortification begins in South Africa

South African millers must fortify flour and maize meal with a blend of vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, following new legislation introduced this week to improve malnutrition in the country.

South Africa issues kava recall

South Africa has joined numerous European countries by banning all products containing the herbal remedy kava from sale. Yet another market to be tackled by the coalition of kava campaigners launched recently in Europe.

HOWARU greets South Africa

Danish ingredients company Danisco announces it is to license its HOWARU probiotics brand directly to a retailer, the upmarket South African chain Woolworths, in a bid to increase brand loyalty among consumers and health professionals.