Researchers flag up novel way of boosting B2 levels in pasta, bread
A novel process for enriching bread and pasta with vitamin B2 could be extended to a wide range of cereal based foods and beverages, claims new research.
Archives for July 11, 2011
Vitamin E may reduce risk of motor neurone disease
Long-term use of vitamin E supplements may be associated with a reduced risk of the motor neurone disease ALS, according to new research.
Lawyer: FDA line on grandfathered ingredients was not made clear
A leading food law expert and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) dietary supplements chief agreed to disagree over several key aspects of the FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) during a spirited conference call with...
Trade groups line up NDI draft guidance reviews
Leading dietary supplement trade associations are lining up to help industry understand the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance for new dietary ingredients (NDI) and the potential implications.
Nutrient biomarkers: NIH program aims to aid evidence-based policy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new program to discover and develop valid biomarkers for all essential nutrients with the goal of generating evidence-based policy.
New satiety foods will contain 'cocktail of components'
The next generation of weight management ingredients will contain a “cocktail of components” that address multiple factors around hunger and reward, according to the boss of Food for Health Ireland (FHI).
Infant nutrition part 1: Extra protein boosts growth and cognitive function in at-risk infants
Infants suffering from conditions that put them at risk of impaired growth could be supported by nutritional strategies that aim to boost their protein intake during the first few months, heard delegates at a recent event organised by Nestlé.
Changing lifestyles spark growth spurt for whey proteins
Changing lifestyles means double-digit growth in demand for whey protein supplements and that calls for major investment as suppliers race to keep up, according to leading whey protein manufacturer Volac.
EFSA health claim opinions
EFSA’s attitude problem causing “terminal damage”: Probiotic academics
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel has “little understanding of gut microbial ecology” leading pre- and probiotic academics have said.
Dead or alive: Benefits of probiotics need live organisms
The potential beneficial effects of select bacterial strains are dependent on the organisms being alive, says a new study that supports the WHO definition of probiotics as being ‘live microorganisms’.