Lycopene-rich foods to boost healthy branding
LycoRed is introducing a new version of its Lyc-O-Mato product line especially designed for liquid and paste applications that could help manufacturers of tomato-based products boost lycopene content.
Archives for May 18, 2006
€21m for Spanish study on functional foods and Alzheimer's
Functional foods could soon play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia in Europe, thanks to a €21m research investment from the Spanish government.
Fruit and veg form base of timely new ingredients
French supplier NB Consulting has developed two new fruit and vegetable-derived ingredients that tap into fierce trends in the nutraceuticals market: Oxxynea antioxidant powder and Sinetrol, a fat burner.
Cereal and snack focus
Cereals and snacks at the forefront of the health revolution
Cereals and snacks are at the cutting edge of the healthy eating debate, as highlighted by this week's European Parliament Plenary vote and a high-level industry conference on meeting consumer demands.
Cruciferous veg may reduce genetic colon cancer risk
Sulphoraphane (SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower may reduce the risk of hereditary colon cancer, an animal study has found, giving more evidence to the link between diet and cancer prevention.