DSM claims ripe market for tomato-based heart health ingredient
DSM Nutritional Products claims that a market hungry for proven functional food ingredients will ensure the success of its ‘platelet smoothing’ tomato extract Fruitflow.
Archives for December 2, 2010
Low vitamin D status associated with cognitive decline: Study
Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D is associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment; however it remains unclear if the link is causal, according to a new study.
Genetic link for folic acid supplementation: Study
A link between changes in the DNA of newborn babies, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, and birth weight, has been identified for the first time, researchers claim.
ADM touts exercise recovery advantages of chocolate milk
ADM Cocoa is stressing the muscle recovery advantages of chocolate milk as it pioneers the application of its cocoa powders in dairy-based sports recovery beverages.
New functional calcium & phosphate ingredient wins HIE award
A new soluble calcium phosphate ingredient formulated for acidic clear beverages won an innovation award at the recent Heath Ingredients Europe trade event in Madrid, Spain.
Tomato compounds enlisted in fight against prostate cancer
Scientists at the University of Illinois have received a $400,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to trace how tomato compounds help to ensure a reduced risk of prostate cancer in humans.