Fibres & carbohydrates

‘Duckweed the new superfood’: Ajinomoto develops vegetable-based functional powder under Hinoman partnership

21-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Ajinomoto has launched a functional powder containing Wolffia globose, also known as duckweed, four years after its partnership with Israel-based supplier Hinoman.

Three weeks to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.

One month to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.

Next-gen plant-based products: Protein digestion findings could inspire new product development - scientists

09-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Scientists have found plant-based meats are digested differently from animal-based meats in a human gut model and suggest that these findings may facilitate the formulation of a new generation of plant-based meat analogues with improved quality and nutritional...

Researchers say individualized fiber recommendations may soon be possible

02-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

As more evidence accumulates on the specific health effects of whole and isolated dietary fibers it may become possible to recommend a personalized suite of ingredients for IBS patients, a new review argues.

Packing a bigger punch: India’s energy and protein bar firm takes on US market with Amazon listing

25-Aug-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Fitsport Nutrition Foods, a Hyderabad-based company specialising in energy and protein bars, has ventured into the highly competitive US market with a bigger bar via a listing on Amazon US.

Astragalus root found to counteract exercise-weakened immune response, study finds

20-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Astragalus extract may promote normal immunological function, a new study thinks, as researchers identify the root’s role in counteracting the immunosuppression caused by strenuous exercise.

Lipid health: China review and meta-analysis shows guar gum reduces total and LDL cholesterol

19-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Guar gum can help decrease total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shiitake happens: Mushrooms to play key role in immunity nutrition and health, concludes report

18-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Concerns over immune health and the pandemic has thrust the humble mushroom into the spotlight as experts hail the fungi’s ability to interact with gut microbes that influence healthy immune and inflammatory responses.

New research will place D-ribose atop ‘mitochondrial health’ pyramid, expert says

17-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Thirty years after the launch of Bioenergy Ribose, the ingredient’s manufacturer says new research is expanding the view of its effects in the cell. This could lead to a new ‘mitochondrial health’ category, with D-ribose as one of the key players, a...

Oat beta-glucans beneficial for chronic gastritis, research finds

16-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised, clinical study has demonstrated a beneficial effect of oat beta-glucans with high molar mass in chronic gastritis.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Parents launch pre- and probiotic snack bar startup

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A husband and wife team have created a range of cold pressed pre- and probiotic snack bars providing kids and adults with up to 50% of their daily fibre needs, as well as protein and omega-3.

The gut's impact on a good night's sleep

27-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With sleep being rated as a top health priority for consumers across the globe in 2021, NutraIngredients speaks to an expert about the research linking the gut microbiome to this health goal.

News in Brief

Huel sales set to take off with airport vending machines and supermarket expansion

22-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Huel has set its sights high for on-the-go sales as it announces the inception of its own vending machines in the UK's biggest airport as well as the launch of its products across 500 major supermarkets.

Seppic strikes Anagenix deal to distribute gut friendly kiwifruit powders to French market

21-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Seppic is to collaborate with Anagenix in a deal that looks to extend its range of dietary supplement ingredients that target the microbiome and promote good digestive health.