DuPont blends soy, casein and whey in beverage to ‘challenge industry standards’
DuPont Nutrition and Health is "challenging the norms" of the dairy industry with a concept that blends soy, whey and milk proteins.
Archives for September 22, 2015
DSM stays in leader zone of Dow Jones sustainability index
DSM has been named as one of its sector’s leaders in environmental prudence in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, but the company says it sees such lists as a means, not an end.
India mulls reclassifying vitamins as drugs if they come with health claims
India may classify vitamin supplements as drugs rather than foods if the manufacturers of such products claim they can treat or prevent disease.
Beta-glucan-enriched pasta could boost good bacteria, reduce bad cholesterol
Functional pasta that has been enriched with beta-glucans could help to boost levels of ‘good bacteria’ in the gut and reduce levels of ‘bad cholesterol’, say researchers.
College students more likely than general population to use dietary supplements, says survey
Sixty-six percent of students use dietary supplements at least once a week, says a survey of students from five universities.
Egg shell membrane improves joint mobility, comfort in study on healthy subjects
BiovaFlex, a water soluble egg membrane ingredient, enhanced joint function, especially shoulder mobility, and was associated with increased comfort in daily activities and elevated physical activity, according to a recent study.
Probiotics can change infant gut bacteria to prevent cow milk allergy: Study
Infants with allergies to cow’s milk can become tolerant after treatment with hydrolysed casein and a probiotic formula which alters their gut microbiome, according to a new study.
Protein trends
Blending soy and dairy proteins adds benefits for consumers, manufacturers, DuPont says
Two sources of protein in a finished product are better than one when it comes to blending soy and dairy, according to DuPont Nutrition and Health.
BlueOcean ships first shrimp oil omega-3 products to consumers
Development stage company BlueOcean NutraSciences has passed a milestone with the first orders from customers for its Pure Polar Omega-3 Shrimp Oil products. The company launched the brand direct-to-consumer on its website.