Probiotics may help cut body fat levels: RCT data
Daily probiotic yogurt consumption may improve energy metabolism and reduce body fat levels by up to 4%, say results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over clinical trial in Canada.
Archives for November 14, 2012
GRAS status, milder taste to broaden market for organic spirulina, Valensa says
Valensa has cleared significant regulatory and formulation hurdles with the release of its updated Parry Organic Spirulina ingredient, the company says.
Experts don't buy new Pepsi’s fat-busting claims
“I know what people are thinking as they head out for a Big Mac, large fries and cola: why not make it a lighter meal and opt for diet- or zero-calorie Coke—or now, a Pepsi Special?” reasons Rashi Chowdhary, a Dubai-based nutritionist.
Kalsec draws a bead on fish oil oxidation
Dealing with oxidation-prone fish oil emulsions in sensitive dairy applications will be a little less problematic with a new system solution from Kalsec.
Naturex Foundation honours former CEO with name change
Naturex has said it will honour the memory of recently deceased founder and chairman Jacques Dikansky by changing the name of the foundation he created to aid sustainability and community development.
December 14, 2012: EU health claims doomsday? Er, not really…
For years, probiotics and other sections of the food industry have supposedly been dreading the implementation of despised EU health claims laws.
'Our probiotic science will lead to an EFSA health claims approval': DuPont VP of marketing
Recent studies using DuPont’s HOWARU strain combination, combined with a better understanding of ‘the rules of the game’, will lead to positive health claims in Europe, DuPont’s Scott Bush has confidently predicted.
Is finished product testing the next big wave in GMP warning letters?
Once GMP inspectors from the FDA move beyond the first tier of GMP compliance, the next big wave of warning letters from the agency could be on the issue of finished product testing, says a leading quality and regulatory expert.
Health claims, functional foods and healthy reduction: Reflecting on day one at HIE
Is there hope for probiotic health claims after all? What are the opportunities in functional foods? And how should companies appeal to consumers with reduced sugar and reduced salt products? The FoodNavigator and NutraIngredients team reflects on...