Juice concentrates show anti-inflammatory potential
Concentrates of fruit and vegetables taken as capsules may reduce levels of markers of inflammation, and potentially reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study.
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Vitamin E may help liver health of liver disease patients
A daily supplements of vitamin E was found to improve the health of the livers of people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease, says a new study.
Noni firm wins third EU novel foods approval
The status of the noni plant as a novel food ingredient has been boosted with the manufacturer, Tahitian Noni, last week receiving its third European Union Novel Food approval for the puree and concentrate forms of the fruit.
NOP reviews approval for DHA and ARA omega-3s in organic infant foods
The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) is reviewing the approval for omega-3 fatty acid DHA and omega-6 fatty acid ARA to be included in infant formula or baby foods that are certified as organic because, it says, the ingredients have not received...
Pay back time for QVC over false weight loss claims
The Federal Trade Commission will tomorrow start reimbursing consumers for their purchase of supplements sold by the QVC shopping channel, which it has decreed were sold on the basis of unsubstantiated weight loss claims.
British manufacturers unveil energy drink code
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has published a code of practice on energy drinks requiring additional labelling to protect children and other people sensitive to caffeine.
Omega-3-rich drink may affect omega-3 index
Consuming a convenience drink enriched with omega-3 fatty acids led to increases in blood levels of the beneficial fatty acids, and may enhance heart health, says a new study from Germany.
MegaFood issues joint health product recall
MegaFood has issued a voluntary product recall for four lots of its Essentials Joint Strength formula after tests showed chondroitin doses were lower than those stated on the label.
Special edition: Drinks Ingredients
The science of beverage emulsions
Innovative ingredients and solutions are emerging to help formulators add flavours, colours and healthy ingredients and keep up with consumer demands for innovative beverages.