Cosucra: prebiotic fibres equally well tolerated
Inulin-type fructans are well tolerated regardless of whether they have a short or long chain, says new data from Cosucra.
Archives for March 27, 2009
Sodium limit too high for most Americans, says CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has claimed that the current recommended limit for sodium intake may be too high for as many as two-thirds of Americans and has proposed a lower limit of 1,500mg.
Croda inks international omega-3 distribution deal
Croda Europe Health Care has commandeered Speirs Nutritionals Limited to distribute its omega-3 emulsions to food makers in the UK, Europe and North America.
EU health claims system may be illegal, say trade groups
Several influential pan-European industry groups will consider mounting a legal challenge against the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation if, as expected, thousands of article 13.1 generic ‘health maintenance’ claims are forbidden...
Whey and lactose will survive private label push - analyst
The use of whey and lactose ingredients in finished products will not be significantly set back by a shifting retailer focus towards budget-priced private label goods, according to one global dairy analyst.
Scientists develop juice fermentation process for diabetics
Scientists in China have developed a new method to produce a vegetable juice suitable for diabetics by using lactic acid bacteria to remove carbohydrates while retaining the vitamins and nutrients of the vegetables.
Canada takes risk-based approach to food-drug borderline
The Canadian food and drugs regulator has issued guidance to assist the classification of those foods that, due to their associated health benefits may be classed as medicines, with an emphasis on case-by-case risk-benefit analysis.