BASF launches nutrition solutions initiative
Ingredients giant BASF has launched a new global initiative for innovative nutrition solutions.
Archives for September 6, 2011
Marine, but not plant, omega-3s may boost heart health for women: Study
Long chain omega-3s from marine sources may reduce the risk of heart disease, but alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from plant sources offered no such benefits, says a new study from Denmark.
Micronutrient powders may reduce anaemia and iron deficiency: Cochrane review
Adding a micronutrient powder to the foods of infants and young children reduces the risk of anaemia and iron deficiency, according to a new Cochrane review.
Red wine in moderation may lead to weight loss: study
Light consumption of red wine in particular may protect against weight gain, according to a recently published review study from Spanish academics at the University of Navarra.
Ingredients by Nature: Customers want an ORAC formula, not more ORAC ingredients
Californian citrus flavonoids expert Ingredients by Nature (IBN) has launched a proprietary blend of whole citrus fruits and flavonoid extracts boasting “extraordinary ORAC values” for supplement manufacturers and food and drink manufacturers.
EuroPharma to launch probe into synthetic vs natural curcumin
EuroPharma is planning to launch a probe into commercially available curcumin supplements to establish whether products purporting to contain exclusively natural extracts in fact contain cheaper, synthetic raw materials.
Trade associations: 45-day NDI draft guidance extension request ‘reasonable’
The request from the main trade associations to extend the period for comments on the NDI draft guidance is ‘reasonable’ and the result of ‘carefully weighing the matter at hand’.
Europe continues to dominate aronia berry product launches
Food product launches containing antioxidant-rich aronia berries continue to increase in Europe, with the US market lagging far behind.