Cranberry dehydration method promises cost, time savings
A new food dehydration technology could provide a competitive alternative to freeze-drying for the development of nutraceutical ingredients such as cranberry or blueberry powders.
Archives for April 23, 2009
EFSA cannot approve calcium form in supplements
A dossier has failed to convince the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) of the safety of calcium phosphinate in food supplements, after one of its panels conducted a review of the nutrient.
Glanbia ‘collaboration center’ targets more customer involvement
Glanbia Nutritionals has opened a new R&D facility and pilot plant in Idaho, which will allow closer collaboration with customers on the development of nutritional products, as well as speed up delivery of prototypes.
Teenage brain power boosted by chewing gum: Wrigley study
Chewing gum could have a positive affect on the academic performance of teenagers, according to new research funded by the Wrigley Science Institute (WSI).
Alli obesity drug launched OTC in Europe
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has launched its weight loss drug, alli, in Europe as an over-the-counter (OTC) offering after receiving European approval to do so in January, in a move that will have an undoubted impact on the weight management food supplements...
FDA lab tests find more tainted weight loss supplements
Lab tests conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have identified 34 supplement products supplied by the same firm as containing undeclared sibutramine, a drug ingredient used for weight loss.
Organic apples beat conventionals on antioxidants
Organically produced apples have a 15 per cent higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples, says a new study from Germany.
Snack Size Science: Fishing for powdered omega-3 salts
NutraIngredients’ Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science. This week we explore the potential of powdered omega-3 salts as a way of taking this big fish of the nutrition world into yet more products.
Progress in protein formulation
Protein experts will share their hard-won formulation knowledge in protein forms such as pea, dairy, canola, potato and soy in a 3-day seminar following the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) trade show in Anaheim in June.