Waitaki brings bone health to liquid supplements
A new suspension-grade version of Waitaki Biosciences’ MCH-Cal bone health ingredient could help prove helpful to seniors and others who have trouble swallowing solid supplements.
Archives for December 9, 2009
Soy may slash breast cancer mortality: Study
Increased intakes of soy and soy products may reduce the risk of death and breast cancer recurrence, says a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Spices may boost breast health: Study
Compounds found in spices may reduce the risk of breast cancer formation by stopping the growth of the stem cells that spawn the tumours, says a new study.
French supplements industry to act over adverse reporting scheme
Synadiet, the French Dietary and Food Supplements Manufacturers Association, said it is to begin a mainstream media campaign to counter the negative stories that followed the launch of a monitoring programme by a government agency.
Roasting peanuts boosts antioxidant levels
Raising the roast color intensity of peanuts boosts the antioxidant capacities of the peanuts, peanut flour and peanut skins, according to research at United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Nanoparticle lengthens food shelf-life, sustains health benefits
A modified nanoparticle from corn can be used to extend the shelf-life of food products and preserve their health benefits by delaying oxidation, according to new research.
Frutarom launches slimming campaign
Flavour and ingredients company Frutarom has launched a slimming campaign based on what it describes as “highly effective but natural and clean label slimming products.”
Bakery and cereals at forefront of digestive health market, report
The digestive health ingredients market will likely be driven by the prebiotics segment, with bakery and cereals among the more successful sectors, claims a report from market analysts Frost & Sullivan.
Leatherhead chief backs health claim process
Leatherhead Food Research chief executive, Dr Paul Berryman, tells Shane Starling that despite a swathe of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim rejections, the positive opinions that have come in offer much hope to industry.