Nutra-what?
'Nutragenomics' promises to be an exciting era for the food industry but are companies ready to take up the opportunities it offers? An IFT seminar looks at the opportunities and threats for the food industry.
Archives for July 6, 2003
Ginseng offers hope for diabetes patients
Red ginseng may help diabetes patients regulate blood sugar levels, according to two small studies presented at the American Diabetes Association's recent Scientific Sessions.
New entry to omega-3 market?
A new source of omega-3 fatty acids, from a South American plant, could be approved for use in foods in the UK if it passes novel foods assessment.
Making folate available for mental health
Taking folate supplements may help suppress depression suggests a new study, which found that problems metabolizing the B vitamin may be causing increased incidence of the condition.
PowerBar takes new flavour on tour de France
US sports nutrition brand PowerBar has launched a new flavour of its PowerGel for the European market, coinciding with its sponsorship of the Tour de France.
Functional pickings at IFT
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) opens its annual meeting on Saturday, with those attending this year also free to visit the IUFoST's World Congress of Food Science and Technology.
Crisps and chocolate makers aim to get healthy
UK crisp manufacturer Jonathan Crisp is introducing cholesterol-free crisps made with refined peanut oil, instead of the vegetable blend, to produce a 'healthier' product.
The new omega-3 ingredient
Once valued so highly that it was used as a currency, an ancient seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids could soon be a novel food in Europe.
Vitamin B supplements could help depression patients
Taking folate supplements may help suppress depression suggests a new study, which found that problems metabolizing the B vitamin may be causing increased incidence of the condition.