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Cereal and snack focus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.