Fruit and veg may boost bone health: study
Increasing the alkali content of the diet by eating food such as fruit and vegetables may reduce calcium excretion and boost bone health, says a new study.
Archives for December 4, 2008
Bridging the benefit-ingredient knowledge gap
Companies need to do more to link health benefits and those particular ingredients that deliver them to capitalise on consumer interest, according to research commissioned by Beneo-Orafti.
Researchers develop cheap tortilla fortification
Researchers at Brigham University have completed a project to fortify tortillas with vitamins and minerals, in an effort to help improve the dietary deficiencies of Mexicans.
Verdure launches organic botanical extracts
Verdure Sciences has launched a line of USDA-certified organic fruit and plant extracts, designed for use primarily in dietary supplements.
General Mills rapped over probiotic claims
General Mills has been told to amend advertising for its functional yogurt product, Yoplait Yo-Plus, for making misleading claims.
Indena provides new head for natural products journal
The R&D director of the natural products company Indena has been awarded the top job at the journal Fitoterapia.
Prebiotic potential of enzyme-converted durum wheat
Treating insoluble durum wheat fibre with an enzyme could produce a soluble fibre with potential prebiotics activity, according to a new study.
Roquette may bring more microalgae plants into the family
Roquette has plans to acquire more microalgae plants as part of its long-term strategy to become an important player in this emerging and interesting area of nutrition and health.