Xsto named exclusive US distributor for Benfotiamine
Hamari Chemicals of Japan has named Xsto Solutions as its multiyear exclusive US distributor for its BenfoPure brand Benfotiamine , an ingredient that supports healthy sugar metabolism.
Archives for January 16, 2013
Experts cool concerns over FDA Aloe vera carcinogenicity study
The safety of Aloe vera is solid despite a recent FDA analysis reporting ‘clear evidence of carcinogenicity’ since the FDA scientists studied aloe that is ‘completely different than many aloe vera products on the market’, say experts.
DAWN report on energy drinks and ER visits: Correlation is not causation, but ‘something is going on here’
A new report on drug-related Emergency Room (ER) visits has raised fresh questions over the safety of energy drinks, but has been criticized by beverage makers for drawing conclusions that are not supported by the data.
CRN says fish oil standard might be better sans stab at fingerprinting fish
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the Codex Alimentarius Commission recommending substantive changes to the proposed draft standards for fish oils, the organization announced yesterday.
Fruit fortified snacks appeal to children, finds study
Fruit powders incorporated into extruded snacks improve the nutritional profile and are well accepted by children in terms of taste and appearance, finds study.
Don't throw supplements baby out with observational study bathwater, expert urges
Another Harvard publication has warned readers that supplements are all style and no substance. In the January edition of Harvard Women’s Health Watch, the authors downplayed the purported effects of supplements because most of this information has come...
TSI Group Ltd. appointed exclusive distributor of Cargill’s vegetarian glucosamine products
Food ingredients giant Cargill has appointed TSI Group Ltd. as exclusive distributor for its Regenasure glucosamine products in China.
‘We need to address the issue of colours’, says Chr. Hansen CEO
Danish ingredients company Chr. Hansen has reported increased profit and revenue in the first quarter, although lower carmine prices and volumes continued to hit its natural colours division.
“They are prepared to surrender higher potency supplements at the altar of harmonisation."
UK politicians urge against EU-led high-dose supplement reform
UK Liberal Democrat parliamentarian, Dr John Pugh, quipped to NutraIngredients that the letter he and other UK MPs wrote to the UK press today in defence of high-dose food supplements, was not about, “protecting strange Bulgarian recipes of doubtful...
‘The secret’s out!’ Muscle Milk maker targets active women with Evolve with CLA
CytoSport, Inc., maker of Muscle Milk, has launched a new protein shake containing BASF’s CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) for women with active, healthy lifestyles.