Tasteless green tea extract could open beverage NPD doors
Taiyo has developed a taste-free green tea extract for use in beverage applications which it claims will expand new product development possibilities for beverage manufacturers.
Archives for April 12, 2012
Vitamin D does not affect academic performance: Study
Vitamin D does not boost kids' brain power despite proof of improved academic performance in adult studies, according to new research.
Eating cruciferous vegetables may boost breast cancer survival rate
Consumption of increased amounts of cruciferous vegetables such as turnips and bok choy is associated with improved breast cancer survival rates among Chinese women, say researchers.
Superfood alert: Could Moringa oleifera be the next baobab?
A nutrient powerhouse to rival baobab, Moringa oleifera is starting to attract growing interest in the US dietary supplement and food industry, with a segment due to air on Dr Oz tonight predicted to prompt a surge in demand.
Biothera: ‘Using vitamins and minerals alone to support immune claims is not enough’
US food and beverage manufacturers have not been put off making immunity claims despite the fact that they have plunged several big brands into legal hot water, according to immune health expert Biothera.
SwissBiotics link up with DSM for preventive health solutions
A partnership between DSM Nutritional Products and SwissBiotics has resulted in the launch of the two of the Swiss company’s ‘most complex’ health product formulas to date.
Moringa just the tip of the iceberg, says African ingredients specialist
If high-profile ingredients such as baobab and Moringa oleifera really take off in the next couple of years, Africa could finally start to get the attention it deserves as a source of top-flight nutraceuticals, according to one supplier.