Archives for May 25, 2011

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EFSA health claim opinion

EFSA approves margarine cholesterol claim

By Shane Starling

The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim linking consumption of a low-fat and omega-3 fortified margarine with cholesterol lowering benefits.

Indian middle class seeks combo of Ayurvedic and modern supplements

The Indian supplements market is ‘ripe’, according to Jeff Hilton of Integrated Marketing Group, who has been conducting research in advance of a new launch later this year of a product line that combines the Ayurvedic tradition with modern ingredients.

Naringenin nano advance may boost weight loss

By Nathan Gray

A nano-complex of the grapefruit compound naringenin and cyclodextrin may help to substantially reduce the absorption of fat and sugar in the body, say researchers.

Nestlé defends infant formula marketing policies

By Shane Starling

Nestlé says its infant and follow-on formula marketing policies are compliant with international guidelines, after the food giant was criticised by a baby milk lobby group.

Bone health food launches double, but market value remains flat

By Elaine Watson

There has been a sharp rise in the number of functional foods and drinks launched on a bone health platform over the last five years, but the retail value of the global market has nevertheless remained stubbornly flat at around $2.1bn over the same period.