Maize whole grains show prebiotic potential
Cereal enriched with maize whole grains may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria – representing a possible prebiotic alternative to inulin, according to new research.
Archives for September 30, 2010
USDA pumps funds into food aid R&D
A food aid program from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded just under $4m for the development and testing of nutritionally rich or fortified foods designed to deliver essential nutrients to undernourished populations.
More Americans taking vitamin D supplements, finds survey
The number of Americans taking vitamin D supplements has shot up over the past year, according to a new survey, suggesting that awareness of the vitamin has increased.
Industry welcomes EC health claim pragmatism but disagreements remain
The European Commission this week pleased industry by announcing it would adopt all article 13.1 health claim opinions in one session and temporarily remove botanicals from the process.
Mathioudakis: EFSA opinions to be adopted by early 2012
Late 2011 or the beginning of 2012 is the new date when all non-botanical, European Food Safety Authority generic, article 13.1 opinions will be written into European Union law books, the European Commission’s Basil Mathioudakis told a health claims...
ProViva nears global launch as Danone closes deal
French probiotic leader Danone, Swedish dairy firm Skånemejerier and ingredient supplier Probi yesterday closed a three-way probiotic juice deal, bringing the firms one step closer to an international launch of the ProViva brand.
NutraJobs – People on the move
NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at PL Thomas, Wisdom Natural Brands, and AHPA.
Lonza’s larch bark extract may selectively enhance immune system: Study
Supplements containing an arabinogalactan extract may enhance the body’s response to a pneumonia vaccine, according to a new pilot study that supports the immune boosting properties of the ingredient.