Singapore to host Asian functional foods seminar
Regulatory experts will convene in Singapore on June 5 to discuss functional foods marketing, with a focus on health claims rules in the Asian region.
Archives for April 19, 2009
FTC testimonial amendments unnecessary, says CRN
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has urged the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reconsider proposed amendments to rules regarding the use of testimonials and endorsements in marketing materials on products including dietary supplements and...
Curcumin’s immune-boosting powers pin-pointed
The health boosting activity of curcumin may be due to the molecule’s ability to stabilise cell membranes and increase the cell’s resistance to infection, suggests a new study.
Antioxidant tests not suitable for complex foods: Study
Using antioxidant assays like ORAC and DPPH to predict a food’s antioxidant activity is not accurate, suggests research that has implications for claims on complex foods.
Who’s hoodwinked by a healthy halo?
What does health taste like? As a kid, I was encouraged to hold my nose and swallow down broad beans and cod-liver oil. If they tasted bad, it was only ‘cos they were good for me.
Functional coffee demand yet to heat up
Amidst attempts to tap functional beverage demand through hot drink developments in teas and coffees, fortification in the segment with ingredients like omega-3 is expected to remain a niche area, according to an analyst.
Vegetable juice may aid weight loss: Study
One glass of a reduced salt vegetable juice a day may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome lose more weight, according to a new study.
Danone awaits EFSA guidance on probiotic health claims
French dairy giant Danone has withdrawn claims from the controversial EU nutrition and health claim process because it is waiting for procedural guidance from the claims assessment agency, the European Food safety Authority (EFSA).
Ocean Spray to sell concentrates eBay-style
Ocean Spray's Ingredient Technology Group is to hold online auctions for its cranberry concentrate, which it claims will help customers ensure supply and protect against commodity fluctuations.