Nanostructures tested as beta-carotene carriers in beverages
Beta-carotene, used in foods and beverages as colourants and health ingredient, can be stabilised by novel nano-scale carriers, suggests innovative research from Germany.
Archives for January 31, 2008
Cut waste to secure food supply, says food peer
Radical changes consumer behaviour, especially in rich countries, is crucial to averting a crisis in food supply in the coming decades, attendees at the City Food Lecture in London heard this week.
Polyphenol-rich fruit protect against Alzheimer's: study
A diet rich in polyphenol-rich fruit like apples, oranges and bananas may protect against oxidative stress linked to loss of cognitive function and Alzheimer's, suggests a new study.
Science builds for bilberry extracts kidney benefits
Extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) may protect the kidney from the damaging effects of potassium bromate, suggests a new study with mice.
Lipid Nutrition's PinnoThin will help chocoholics feel full
Holland's Lipid Nutrition will for the first time see its satiety ingredient PinnoThin added to chocolate bars in the UK market.
CRN offers pharmacists education program for supplement
In an attempt to better educate pharmacists about dietary supplements, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) will offer a grant in support of continuing education (CE) programs.
Flavor trends go local, ethnic and healthy
Trends are set to combine in 2008, with Americanized ethnic flavors and healthy but indulgent products steering the market, while locally, ethically sourced food will continue to grow in popularity, says a new report.