Fibres & carbohydrates

EUsalt calls for salt exemption from nutrient profiles to optimise nutrition

12-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

The European Salt Producers’ Association (EUsalt) has reiterated calls for fortified table salt to be exempt from nutrient profiles in a drive for optimum nutrition without violating the EU’s salt reduction campaign.

Assessing EU kids' nutrient intakes ‘constrained by lack of data’

08-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

Research gaps are undermining the understanding of children's nutrient intakes, leading to the inadequate design and monitoring of future nutritional policies in Europe.

Eight reasons we need to stop focusing on nutrients – and what this means for processed food makers

31-Oct-2018 By Niamh Michail

The rise of nutritionalism – focusing on nutrient content rather than the whole food – has created a ‘nutritional cacophony’ that leaves people confused. Nutritionist Bernard Lavallée explains how manufacturers can create healthy processed foods.

Dairy fat consumption linked to lower diabetes risk: Meta-analysis

19-Oct-2018 By Nathan Gray

High levels of markers of dairy fat consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new analysis of more than 16 previous studies suggests.

Taiyo seeks to aid weight loss with fibre-enriched drink

15-Oct-2018 By Nikki Cutler

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.

Italian authorities fine Life120 over half a million euros for illicit supplement promotion

12-Oct-2018 By Will Chu

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

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Food supplement additive L-HPC granted EU approval

05-Oct-2018 By Will Chu

Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose (L-HPC) has received the thumbs-up by the European Commission for use as a food supplement additive in tablet form.

ISA: Artificial sweeteners’ toxicity on gut microbes not reflected in ‘real-life’

05-Oct-2018 By Will Chu

Findings that point to a toxic effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microbes have been dismissed by an industry body, who said the study could not predict what would happen in real life use of sweeteners.

Startup bets on whole food positioning to find niche in crowded multis field

04-Oct-2018 By Hank Schultz

A functional food positioning will help drive compliance and avoid some of the pitfalls of traditional supplement delivery forms, according to the CEO of GEM, a company that makes bite-size whole food multivitamins.

From kimchi to torshi, could naturally fermented food be the next big thing in healthy snacking?

04-Oct-2018 By Niamh Michail

Tickles’ Pickles makes naturally fermented Korean kimchi and Persian torshi that are packed with healthy vegetables and live cultures. “Naturally fermented pickles are great snacking food,” says its founder.

Join Blackmores, Danone, Herbalife, Life-Space and more at Probiota Asia: Two weeks to go!

02-Oct-2018 By Gary Scattergood

There are just two weeks to go until the region’s leading probiotic and microbiome event, Probiota Asia, gets underway in Singapore, with a stellar line-up of speakers from the likes of Blackmores, Danone, Herbalife and Life-Space set to take to the stage.

Maize starch, glucose sports drink improved hydration among Australian footballers, study suggests

01-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Downing maize starch as a solution to stay hydrated in hot summer months seems counter-intuitive at first, but researchers in Australia found that supplementing with a resistant starch may improve hydration.

SPORTS NUTRITION CONGRESS 2018 PREVIEW

Meet the Trailblazers: Gutzi favours savoury over sweet for sports nutrition offerings

18-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Combining the unique real-life situations of professional athletes with their nutritional knowhow is currently a popular approach in formulating the latest generation of sports nutrition products.

Saturo secures six-figure investment to fund ‘new meal replacement drink category’

14-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Austrian-based startup Saturo has secured a six-figure round of investment with food and beverage industry investors Square One Foods in a deal that caters to consumers looking to complement lifestyles with optimised diets.

Boysenberry useful against endothelial dysfunction in both mice and humans: Japanese study

13-Sep-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.

Open call for entrepreneurs: PepsiCo expands Nutrition Greenhouse program to North America

11-Sep-2018 By Douglas Yu

PepsiCo has announced it will select 10 startups that can drive change to the industry to support the launch of its food and beverage accelerator program in North America.

The nutrition label that encourages larger portions of unhealthy foods? ENL shows 'inconsistent' results

11-Sep-2018 By Niamh Michail

The food industry's Evolved Nutrition Label (ENL) showed "inconsistent" results across food categories, and even appeared to nudge consumers towards choosing more chocolate spread than no label at all in a 25,000-strong study.

From compost to cakes: Carrot pulp flour gives healthy reformulation green credentials

10-Sep-2018 By Niamh Michail

Danish wholesaler Greens has developed a high-fibre, baking-friendly carrot flour made from carrot pulp, a by-product of the juicing industry, that previously went to compost.

Weight and age-managing products prove popular in aiding healthier lifestyles

06-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Growing consumer numbers are driving the global sales of weight management products in response to soaring overweight and obesity rates as meal replacement powders or bars find an audience eager to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

New product trend tracker: Turmeric-infused coconut oil, coffee cereal and oat-based mince

03-Sep-2018 By Katy Askew

From the health benefits offered by turmeric infused coconut oil, to the morning wake-up call offered by cereal made with coffee extracts and meat-free mince made using oats, FoodNavigator brings you a rundown of some of the most interesting new products...

Millions risking nutritional deficiencies as CO2 levels rise

03-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Increased carbon dioxide levels are contributing to nutritionally inferior crops such as rice and wheat that may lead to increased populations who are deficient in protein and zinc, say researchers.

Digestive health: Rowdy Prebiotic Foods introduces new energy bar sweetened with yacón root

31-Aug-2018 By Douglas Yu

Rowdy Prebiotic Foods has added a third flavor, Sunflower Butter N’ Berries, to its energy bar line.

Nutrition may influence brain health more so in women than men, study suggests

31-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, US researchers conclude, pointing to polyphenols, omega-3 oils and folate as being particularly beneficial.

Food can activate healthy, energy-burning brown fat

30-Aug-2018 By Niamh Michail

Eating a carbohydrate-rich meal may activate healthy brown fat that burns energy, suggesting future possibilities to preventing obestiy, researchers say.

Mushrooms may exert prebiotic, diabetic risk-lowering effect, suggests study

22-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

An 85 gram (g) serving of white mushrooms may be enough to trigger a prebiotic, gut health-boosting action that could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a Pennsylvania State University study.

Kellogg and Reckitt Benckiser join race for GSK nutrition unit

22-Aug-2018 By Nathan Gray

Reckitt Benckiser and Kellogg are said to have joined the race to purchase GSK consumer nutrition business – with Nestlé, Unilever, Mondelēz and Coca-Cola already reportedly interested in the business.

DSM, Salutivia deal looks beyond Brexit to address emerging nutritional trends

17-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

DSM has appointed Salutivia as UK distributor for its range of vitamins, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids in a deal that plays to Salutivia’s strengths in the supplement and food ingredient markets.

Daily cricket consumption may alter gut microbiota, clinical trial suggests

15-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Consuming 25 grams of cricket powder per day may alter specific populations of beneficial gut bacteria, a double-blind, randomized crossover trial conducted at Colorado State University indicated.

Low DHA and EPA a ‘strong risk factor’ for preterm birth: Danish data

07-Aug-2018 By Nathan Gray

Pregnant women with low plasma levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters may be at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth, new research suggests.

Fibre-rich foods said to reduce gut stress and ‘anxiety-like behaviour’

06-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Evidence for the gut-brain axis’ influence was shared in new research identifying the role high-fibre foods have in reducing the effects stress has on the gut and in anxiety-like behaviour.

French allergy warnings: ANSES accused of 'making examples' of beehive-derived supplement makers

06-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is accused of 'making examples' of beehive-derived supplement makers in warnings about potential allergic reactions.

TRAILBAZER SESSIONS - DEADLINE TODAY

DEADLINE TODAY: Are you a sports startup? Get in touch NOW to put your company centre-stage at our Sports Nutrition Congress 2018

30-Jul-2018 By Robert Rose

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial start-ups to join our session on innovation and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of top experts at this year's Sports Nutrition Congress in Brussels this September. Do you have what...

'Ideal for relishes, jams & juices': Haskap berries gain novel food approval

24-Jul-2018 By Niamh Michail

With up to 13 times more antioxidants than blueberries, haskap berries - also known as honeyberries - offer manufacturers a new ingredient with superfood credentials for relishes, jams or juices, says supplier Soloberry.

Dairy alternatives continue to make inroads with consumers around globe, Cargill finds

18-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

New consumer research from Cargill has implications for formulators of functional foods, sports nutrition products and dairy products. Dairy ingredients are generally in decline, while plant-based alternatives are filling in the gaps.

Is more data needed to determine the safety of probiotics and prebiotics?

17-Jul-2018 By Nathan Gray

Experts and industry associations have questioned the findings of a new study that claims more data on the safety data for probiotics and prebiotics is needed - with just 2% of clinical trials reporting full safety data.

EU permits market entry of egg lysozyme hydrolysate for supplement use

16-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has authorised the use of egg white lysozyme hydrolysate as a novel food in food supplements and other food categories such as a fortification ingredient.

'Not particularly good news': Processing strips maize of healthy nutrients

12-Jul-2018 By Niamh Michail

The process of making corn flakes strips maize of its healthy phenolic compounds and tocopherols, meaning fortification with additives is the best solution to make corn products healthier, scientists have found.

Introducing ESI Nutrition: Laïta launches new global B2B nutrition division

10-Jul-2018 By Nathan Gray

French dairy cooperative Laïta is rolling out a new global nutrition division, to be known as ESI Nutrition, as it looks to leverage expertise in the health and nutrition sector.

Aduna chooses double-digit herbal tea category to take baobab and moringa to the mainstream

05-Jul-2018 By Niamh Michail

Ethical start-up Aduna's range of herbal teas with baobab and moringa is aiming to take the superfoods to the mass market. "That's where the real impact is going to happen," the CEO tells us.

Dietary fiber intake inversely related to depression symptoms in US adults, study suggests

02-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

After analyzing data from a national US survey, researchers in China suggest that dietary fiber intake may be inversely related to depression symptoms.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

One in eight older Irish adults vitamin B12 deficient, study finds

28-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

One in eight older adults living in Ireland are deficient in vitamin B12 with one in seven deficient in folate, according to a study’s conclusions that may be of relevance to countries without mandatory fortification requirements.

From lassi to laban, straggisto to skyr: Danone brings exotic fermented foods to the yoghurt aisle

22-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

Tapping into the trend for both exotic flavours and healthy, fermented foods, Danone has launched a range of dairy products including lassi, laban, straggisto, skyr and ayran.

Exotic but European superfoods: From Dutch vanilla to French chia seeds

15-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

Instead of shipping ingredients across the world, would it be more sustainable to grow them in Europe? From Dutch vanilla to French chia or Italian goji berries, FoodNavigator takes a look at some companies doing just that.

Dietary fibers boost beneficial bacteria levels, but what about diversity?

06-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming dietary fibers does lead to higher levels of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp., but does not affect the diversity of bacteria in the gut, says a meta-analysis of 64 studies.

Plant-based meat substitutes are 'useful transition foods' for a healthier diet

01-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

The science is clear: a vegetarian diet is better for heart health, a study says - but does that include processed meat analogues? "While not as healthful as whole plants, they are useful transition foods," says one researcher.

Israeli startup aims to make splash with fermentation technology

01-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

A group of Israeli veterans of the dietary ingredient wars have come together to form a new company focused on cutting edge fermentation technologies.

Carob's health halo beats cocoa for kids confectionery, says UK start-up

29-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Far from being cocoa's poor cousin, carob powder is the ideal ingredient for healthy confectionery for kids, mimicking the "shine, snap and silky smooth texture" of milk chocolate without the stimulants caffeine and theobromine, says Supertreats...

Nestlé top for tackling nutrition issues - but all global firms need to improve

23-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Nestlé is top for addressing the double burden of obesity and malnutrition, and while many firms have stepped up efforts, a "disappointing" number have too many unhealthy products in their portfolios, according to the Access to Nutrition Index...

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2018

Timing nutrient intake for peak performance: Lessons for the industry

22-May-2018 By Will Chu

The concept of nutrient timing still has a place among the supplements and recovery aids that make up the sports nutrition sector, as an expert believes manufacturers can harness its principles to enhance a product's effectiveness.