Scientists look to hibiscus as ingredient source
Oil extracted from the seeds of hibiscus plants is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids, and could offer interesting applications for industry, says new research from Spain.
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Cargill culture makes ripened cheese smell fruity
Cargill is introducing a new aromatic cheese culture to create subtle fruity aromas in the rind and mould of ripened cheese, a quality said to be sought after by consumers.
Nutra companies target marathon runners at Boston Expo
Several nutraceutical companies are this week drawing attention to the potential benefits of their products for serious athletes such as marathon runners, in advance of participation in the Boston Marathon Expo next weekend.
WellGen announces results for human trials of tea ingredients
Nutrigenomics specialist WellGen has announced the completion of a human trial for its proprietary black tea theaflavin ingredient.
SOD supplement may protect against sunburn from within
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, reduced the severity of redness associated with sunburn by almost 10 per cent, researchers from France have reported.
Mars seeks to protect cocoa extract from Spanish competition
Chocolate giant Mars has filed a lawsuit against Natraceutical, alleging that the Spanish company is infringing its patents on polyphenol-rich cocoa extracts by selling CocoanOX extracts in the United States.
Naturex offers certified Hoodia for growing weight management market
French plant extract supplier Naturex has added Hoodia gordonii to its list of botanical extracts, and provides certification of quality for the ingredient with increasing demand.