Chrysantis tables zeaxanthin tablet form
Rising eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin has been launched in a tablet-friendly form by one of the world's big three players - Illinois-based Chrysantis.
Archives for June 10, 2008
Commercial emulsifier may hold key to whipped cream mimicry
Use of the commercial emulsifier lactam may help food scientists crack how to produce emulsions that mimic traditional whipped cream, says new research.
Traditional snacks still top of kids' wish-list, survey
Children's favourite snacks are crisps, biscuits, cakes and confectionery but the healthy eating message is filtering through, according to a new survey.
St John's wort health claim puts Bioforce in good mood
Botanicals manufacturer Bioforce will be able to make mood-lifting and anxiety-combating claims for a St John's wort product that will be re-launched later in the year, after winning a Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) registration.
ADHD not helped by St John's wort: study
Supplements of St John's wort may not be effective in improving ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Nutrigenomic 'good news' on the way
Ready-to-buy human genomes will facilitate the development of dietary supplements tailored to patching genetic flaws, according to University of California (UC) researchers.
Wild launches new Fruit Up with a confectionery spin
Wild is introducing a new version of its Fruit Up sweetener, specially designed for use in fruit jelly confectionery products and angled towards helping manufacturers tap the healthy confectionery market.
Chromium ingredient may have diabetes benefits: study
Supplements of niacin-bound chromium (III) may reduce inflammation in diabetics and benefit heart health, suggests new research with rats.