White flesh fruits can cut stroke risk 52%: 10-year study
Consuming fruits with white flesh like apples and pears can reduce the risk of stroke, new research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association has found.
Archives for September 15, 2011
Solazyme/Roquette JV prepares for January 2012 launch of ‘unique’ algal flour
The first products to emerge from a joint venture (JV) between French food ingredients giant Roquette and Californian microalgae expert Solazyme will hit the market in January, its boss has revealed.
FDA passes 12 mg New Dietary Ingredient petition for astaxanthin
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued permission for an increase in the daily serving for astaxanthin from 7.8 mg to 12 mg, following a successful petition by Cyanotech.
Soluble fiber may help shed 1.5kg in 12 weeks: Roquette study
Daily consumption of soluble fiber may boost feelings of fullness and lead to measurable reductions in body weight, says a new study from Roquette using its Nutriose ingredient.
Jarrow Formulas challenges FDA on NDIs with 128-item Freedom of Information request
California-based Jarrow Formulas has submitted a 128-item Freedom of Information Request to the US FDA with questions it deems ‘vital’ to any comments it seeks to file in response to the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) draft guidance.
Premium Ingredients cuts casein with new pizza products
Spanish ingredients company Premium Ingredients is poised to launch two new pizza topping ingredients targeted at cutting casein levels to reduce end product cost.
EC expects "smooth adoption" of article 13 health claims list in Q1 2012
The European Commission’s directorate for health and consumer affairs, DG Sanco, has said it is close to finalising the 2758 claim-strong list of generic claims for publication in the European Union register of claims.
MRI scores top marks in FDA GMP inspection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found no deficiencies or areas where corrective action notices following a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) inspection of its facility in Utah.