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Archives for June 1, 2015
Grapefruit flavanones linked to better arterial health: Study
Consuming flavanone-rich grapefruit juice may improve arterial function, compared to a flavanone-free drink, says a new study from France.
China
Nestlé: China’s children are lacking a balanced diet
A lack of dietary variety is creating nutritional imbalances in a large number of young children in urban China, a Nestlé-sponsored study suggests.
Special edition: Innovations in better-for-you confectionery
'Superfood' chlorella has detox potential in chewing gum and gummies, says Roquette
Ingredients supplier Roquette has developed 'detoxifying' chewing gum and gummy bears containing microalgae chlorella.
EFSA intake opinion
EFSA publishes draft opinion on calcium; calls for input
European adults should consume 750 mg a day; children between 450 and 1150 mg a day, and infants 280 mg per day according to a new draft opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
UK recommendations fail to educate pregnant women on iodine
UK pregnant women are iodine deficient and they need nutritional education to empower them to make the right dietary choices, say researchers.
Special edition: Innovations in better-for-you confectionery
'Big guys' could explore low-glycemic sweetener for chocolate, says Beneo
Ingredients supplier Beneo says obesity concerns may convince mainstream chocolate makers to swap sucrose for low-glycemic and tooth friendly sugar isomaltulose.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe
Blackmores: We wanted to see krill sustainability with our own eyes
Blackmores, the leading supplement brand in Australia, has taken the unusual step of sending a company representative on a two week-long trip to verify the sustainability practices of Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest harvester of krill used to supply...
Calcium and vitamin D may not help menopause symptoms: Trial data
Women should not rely on vitamin D and calcium supplements to relieve menopausal symptoms, say researchers behind a new large-scale follow up study.
L-alanyl-L-glutamine may reduce muscle protein breakdown after resistance exercise
Consuming L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine post-exercise mat reduce muscle protein breakdown, says a new study from the University of Texas at Austin using Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine ingredient.
Special edition: Innovations in better-for-you confectionery
Probiotics more stable in chocolate than pills, says Milsing
Chocolate is a more effective delivery system than capsules and tablets for probiotics and could be an attractive alternative for consumers, according to Croatian supplement firm Milsing.
Special edition: Innovations in better-for-you confectionery
Brain boost and beauty gummies could enter mass-market, claims Hunziker
Gummies fortified with collagen peptide or magnesium could be money-spinners outside niche drugstore channels, says Swiss functional confectionery producer Hunziker.