Pectin carries prebiotic properties
The common food ingredient pectin may be more valuable than thought as it has significant prebiotic properties, claims a US scientist.
Archives for September 14, 2003
Mannatech feeds antioxidant demand
Supplement maker Mannatech is launching a new antioxidant product, said to be more potent than other products, owing to its patent-pending blend of water- and fat-soluble antioxidants.
Cerestar pushes organic
Recently passed into the hands of US agribusiness Cargill, French starch derivatives company Cerestar answers rising market demand for organic ingredients with a new grade of organic glucose syrup.
Lily extract shrinks pancreas, stomach tumours
A plant extract has been found to inhibit tumour growth in laboratory tests. It could be used to target some of the cancers that are currently most difficult to treat, suggests the research.
Kava campaign set for launch
Herbal product manufacturers and kava suppliers are to stage a lobbying campaign to try to force kava, a herb taken to combat stress, back onto the shelves of European pharmacies.
Lily extract shrinks pancreas, stomach tumors
A plant extract has been found to inhibit tumor growth in laboratory tests. It could be used to target some of the cancers that are currently most difficult to treat, suggests the research.
Metagenics unveils new gut health supplement
California-based Metagenics has introduced Zinlori 75 onto the market, a natural dietary supplement containing Lonza's PepZin GI ingredient, designed to enhance the health and function of the digestive tract.
Sensus to unveil powdered inulin
Dutch inulin specialist Sensus is to add a powdered inulin to its Frutafit portfolio at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt. The product is aimed at applications requiring excellent solubility.
Emmi on track
After a year of acquisitions and the launch of numerous innovative products, Swiss dairy group Emmi is well on track to meet its growth targets for 2003.
Early results from Med project look promising
A large project to assess the health benefits of local wild vegetables eaten in Southern Europe has already found significant activity in antioxidant assays, researchers said today.