RCT support for Ajinomoto’s weight management ingredient
Daily supplements of capsinoids - non-pungent compounds in sweet pepper – may boost weight loss by promoting energy use after a meal, suggests a new study from UCLA.
Archives for October 6, 2010
Omega-3 baby brain food ads pulled in UK
Magazine adverts for follow-on formula containing prebiotics and omega-3s have been rapped in the UK for making brain health claims unauthorised by the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).
Draft guidance spells out article 13.4 health claim potential
An EU document seen by NutraIngredients is offering practical advice on submitting claims under article 13.4 of the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation.
Fortitech expands in South America
Fortitech South America has announced plans to double its facility in Campinas, Brazil as the company responds to increasing demand for fortified foods and beverages in South America.
Herbal supplements may help reduce anxiety
Herbal supplements such as passionflower and kava have good evidence to suggest their effects in reducing anxiety, according to a new review.
Cyclodextrins may reduce bitter ginseng flavours: Study
The addition of cyclodextrins to ginseng-containing beverages could reduce the bitter flavours associated with the functional ingredient, according to new research.
Epicor scoops science excellence award
Embria Health Sciences’ Epicor has received the SupplySide West 2010 Scientific Excellence Award, the first time the award has been granted to an immune health ingredient.
FTC complaint may influence other POM Wonderful legal actions
Pomegranate leader POM Wonderful and Pepsi-owned Tropicana – locked in a legal battle over juice claims – have been asked to submit comments about the complaint lodged against POM by the Federal Trade Commission last month.