Nurture announces new US distributor
Ingredients firm Nurture has found a distribution partner on America's west coast for its OatVantage product, as consumers turn to heart-friendly soluble fiber supplements.
Archives for March 22, 2006
Wholegrains better than refined grains to lower bad fats
Wholegrains, but not refined grains, could lower blood triglycerides, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, say researchers from the US Agricultural Research Service.
Omega-3s might stop spread of prostate cancer
Eating a diet with omega-3-rich oily fish could stop the spread of prostate cancer, but omega-6 fatty acids appear to promote the spread, says new research.
Australia accepts vitamin preparation alternative
The Australia and New Zealand food regulator has approved the use of medium chain triglycerides for the production of vitamins in infant formula, an allergen-free alternative to commonly used vegetable oils.
Seaweed tops list of innovative new ingredients
Seaweed is fast establishing itself as an important food ingredient - and not only in Japan, according to Datamonitor's Productscan database.
Free-from food market there to be tapped, says analyst
The UK free-from food market, including dairy-, gluten- and wheat-free products, is set to double on the back of growing consumer concern over health and well-being.
Green tea extract may help oxygen flow to tissues
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main extract from green tea, improves oxygen flow to tissues deprived of adequate supply, claims new research from South Korea.
Carotech invests $40m in new tocotrienol plant
Malaysian vitamin E supplier Carotech is investing US$40 million in a new plant, in response to demand for its non-GMO tocotrienol complex as consumers start to become aware of the different forms of vitamin E.