Solbar launches calcium boosting soy ingredient for drinks
Solbar is launching an isolated soy protein to help formulators boost the protein and calcium content of beverages.
Archives for July 12, 2010
ONC buys into new omega-3 technology
Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) has added a new microencapsulation technology to its offerings buy purchasing a five-year license to the fish oil business and encapsulation technology of Austrian tech firm, GAT Food Essentials.
BENEO research explores functional drinks trends in Spain
Ingredients supplier BENEO has conducted research into the functional beverage market in Spain which pointed to particularly strong consumer demand for products giving energy that can be scientifically substantiated.
Study: Danacol cholesterol claims encourage consumers to pay more
Researchers have found consumers will pay more for sterol-fortified yoghurt products making cholesterol-lowering claims, even those who don’t have cholesterol issues.
Vitamin D may slash Parkinson’s risk: Study
High blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 67 per cent, compared with low levels of the sunshine vitamin, says a new study from Finland.
Special edition: Eye health
The science of eye health ingredients
In the second part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the science behind lutein, omega-3 and the other ingredients eyeing a place on the podium for eye health.
FHI applies pharma technique to mine bioactive milk compounds
High content analysis (HCA), a technology previously used in pharmaceuticals, is being utilised by Food for Health Ireland (FHI) to pioneer functional health ingredients from the most potent bioactive compounds from milk.
Weight loss supplements don’t work, claim reveiws
Two papers presented at an international obesity conference yesterday have found that a range of the most popular weight loss supplements available on the market are no more effective than a placebo.
Consumers mistrustful of supplement claims, finds survey
The majority of US consumers are mistrustful of claims on dietary supplement products, reveals a survey conducted last month.
Ocean Spray: ‘We need antioxidant biomarker support’
A European Union health claim rejection hasn’t dampened the spirits of global cranberry leader, Ocean Spray, which has continued to invest in science for urinary tract infections and frontier areas.
Osteoporosis Canada calls for big vitamin D rise
Adults under the age of 50 should be taking up to 1,000 International Units of vitamin D should, according to new guidelines from Osteoporosis Canada.