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Finnish dairy and ingredients supplier, Valio, will submit data it believes may alter the negative opinion for a probiotic-related, gastro-intestinal health claim delivered by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently.
A new chromatography development used to isolate whey-based proteins like alpha-lactalbumin can ensure higher quality, cost efficient ingredients for dairy formulation, according to its manufacturer.
Roquette is extending its pea-derived ingredient offering with a new insoluble fibre from the interior of the legume, which can be used both as a fibre-content booster and for its emulsifying and gelling properties.
NutraCea has entered an agreement with a Californian rice cooperative, which the company says will allow it to directly maintain a consistent supply of its stabilized rice bran ingredient to food manufacturers.
The US and Canadian governments are sponsoring a review of vitamin D and calcium that may lead to the establishment of higher recommended daily intakes.
Would-be mothers taking folic acid supplements during the first three months of their pregnancy may increase the risk of their babies being hospitalised with respiratory infections, says a new study from Norway.
Norwegian omega-3 specialist, Pharmalogica is teaming up with Italian carotenoid specialist, Vitatene, to launch a high-dose omega-3/lycopene carbonated beverage.
The US Food and Drug Administration has teamed up with popular consumer health news information website, WebMD, to deliver targeted information about FDA-related matters.
Addition of green and black teas to yoghurt may boost the colour and flavour of the product, without affecting the starter cultures, says a French-Tunisian study.