Archives for April 13, 2010

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EHPM says nutrient profiling irrelevant for food supplements

By Shane Starling

Leading European food supplements trade group, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) says moves to delete nutrient profiling from health claims regulations would have little effect on the dietary supplements industry.

Mars sues over cocoa flavanols

By Shane Starling

Mars Inc is suing Nutraceuticals, Life Extension Foundation and Naturex for infringing nine patents covering the manufacture of its CirkuHealth cocoa flavanols.

Sweetener blends show prebiotic chocolate potential

By Stephen Daniells

Blends of low-calorie sweeteners like maltitol with polydextrose boosted gut microflora when formulated in chocolate with excellent tolerance, says a new study from the University of Reading.

OmniActive self-affirms GRAS for Lutemax

By Shane Starling

Lutein player OmniActive Health Technologies has announced self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status for its Lutemax lutein ingredient range.