Probiotic kefir cultures for growing category
Rhodia Food has launched a range of probiotic-containing cultures for fermented milks, such as kefir, which are increasing in popularity as a result of their health benefits.
Archives for April 27, 2004
Gelatine focus for WHO initiative
Leading gelatine producer GELITA will take a seat at the WHO-driven bone and joint health initiative Bone and Joint Decade, one of just a few food ingredients firms invited to the table, created to improve research, prevention and education for...
Nutritional products generate profits at DSM
The new vitamins business is already having a marked effect on performance at chemicals group DSM, which has beaten analysts' expectations with an 8 per cent rise in income for the first quarter.
Tonalin CLA approved for safe use in food
A second brand of the fatty acid CLA, marketed by leading health ingredients firm Cognis, has been approved as safe for use in foods, paving the way for numerous new weight loss products.
New potato-based resistant starch targets low-carb market
Spearing growth in the speciality starch and health ingredients domain MGP Ingredients links up with Penford Corporation to market a new potato-based resistant starch for increasing fiber and reducing carbohydrate levels in food products. A move that...
GRAS approval for omega-3 fish oil
Canadian ingredients company Ocean Nutrition has received GRAS status for its omega-3 powder fish oil product, used in supplements beneficial to the heart. The award opens up opportunities for the ingredient's inclusion in more food and beverage...
New research to plug gaps in calcium for weight loss knowledge
The dairy industry has been eagerly promoting trials showing that the calcium in milk products can prevent obesity but several gaps in the evidence mean that dietary guidelines based on this effect are a long way off, say scientists.