Prebiotic effects of konjac get control trial boost
A daily supplement of konjac glucomannan to a low-fibre diet boosted lactic acid bacteria and colonic fermentation, and promoted defecation frequency, says a new study from Taiwan.
Archives for November 9, 2006
Leatherhead asks: Where next for omega-3?
Omega-3 is the healthy ingredient on everyone's lips - both suppliers and consumers. As research sheds light on its benefits and more sources become available, Leatherhead is planning a major research project to determine the market's likely future...
PLThomas expands Tomat-O-Red distribution
PLThomas is set to offer LycoRed's natural colorant line to food and beverage companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, in an exclusive deal that expands the distrutors reach with the natural red antioxidant food coloring.
Probiotic veg sales in a pickle?
The relative resistance marketers have faced trying to push probiotic ingredients in the US, when compared with Europe, could be solved via another market: fermented vegetables.
Blue California launches high concentration CoQ10
Ingredient manufacturer Blue California announced it is introducing a 40 percent concentration of coenzyme Q10, in response to the dietary supplement industry's demand for higher concentrations.
Future fortunes of cereal, dairy snack sectors analysed
Cereal and dairy snack innovations that respond to lifestyle changes will be key to the future profitability of these sectors, according to Leatherhead Food International.
Vegetable-rich low-carb cuts heart disease risk, says study
Low-carb diets, like the once fashionable Atkins diet, do not increase the risk of heart disease, says new research from Harvard - and if vegetables rather than meat are the source of fat and protein then the risk of heart disease may be cut by 30 per...
Nestlé rumoured to be interested in Novartis supplements
Nestlé is tipped as a potential buyer of Novartis' nutritional supplements unit, rumoured to be up for sale, as the Swiss food group is aiming to strengthen its position in the health and nutrition sector.