Bovine proteins give better gluten-free texture and nutrition: Study
Bovine proteins freeze dried with inulin can improve the overall structure and nutritional value of gluten-free breads, say researchers.
Archives for September 14, 2014
‘Very pleased to find a lower dose supports bone health’: Kyowa study shows new efficacious levels for vitamin K2
The potential bone health benefits of vitamin K2 menaquinone-4 may be achievable at a daily dose of 600 micrograms, according to a new study from Kyowa Hakko with implications for formulations and health.
Southeast Asia
'Ambitious' Asean supplements harmonisation process nearing its goal
Ten years into the process to harmonise the regulatory framework for nutritional and health supplements among Southeast Asian nations, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Group forms to clarify roles of vitamins and minerals in diet
A new group called the Global Nutrition & Health Alliance has formed with the mission to clarify the role of food fortification and nutritional supplementation. The issue of the role of these nutrients in the diet is still a matter of some confusion,...
AHPA issues recommendations on cannabis regulation
The American Herbal Products Association continues to help lead the conversation about cannabis with the issuance of recommendations to regulators on the best practices for production and consumption of the botanical.
Turkey: Education needed to boost functional food sales
Gender, age, education, class – and taste – all influence functional food consumption say Turkish researchers who recommended the country of 75m people does more to educate its citizens about the potential of fortified foods.
Wasted potential? FAO review highlights food and feed uses for fish and shellfish by-products
The huge amounts of waste produced from fish and shellfish processing have potential for use in food production and as animal feed, say researchers.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERNATIONAL WHEY CONFERENCE 2014
Opportunities in protein-enriched 'everyday food' for the elderly: Fonterra
The elderly needn't make significant dietary changes to boost their daily intake of protein and could instead rely on enriched "everyday food", research by Fonterra suggests.