Vitamin B7 ‘mimic’ could be used to treat staph infections
Beyond the traditional and largely preventative uses of vitamins, an Australian researcher believes a “vitamin mimic” could be applied to treat infections.
Archives for January 4, 2016
Planning a slim 2016? UK agency warns against ‘dangerous' herbal diet pills
The UK’s medicines agency (MHRA) has warned the public against using so-called herbal diet pills bought online to meet New Year’s weight loss targets after hundreds were found to be adulterated with pharmaceutical ingredients.
Pulses, purple and portable protein - key baked goods trends for the year ahead
Branding and innovation expert Claire Nuttall – who has worked with many global food and drink businesses – reveals her pick of the trends set to shape the global baked goods market in the coming 12 months.
Seeds, avocados and clean-eating will gain traction in 2016, RDNs predict
Nutrient-dense and protein-packed seeds will steal the show in 2016, predict 450 registered dietitian nutritionists surveyed by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian.
Product diversion is becoming more prevalent, says Nosco expert
Diversion – the selling of authentic products in invalid markets, like MLM products on Amazon – is on the rise, with the healthcare practitioner and MLM channels most affected, says an expert from packaging specialists Nosco.
Black raspberries a contender for best antioxidant fruit, says study
Black raspberries grown in Central Europe show greater health benefits than its closely related cousins the red raspberry and blackberry, research suggests.
What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's special edition calendar for 2016?
From transparency to an in-depth look at the Ayurveda, omega-3s, probiotics, contract manufacturing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and minerals, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2016 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in...
Suggested changes to USP naming convention could help clear confusion over botanical IDs, experts say
A suggested change in the way USP monographs are titled could help reduce confusion about what precise botanical ingredients are being referred to when certain common names are used, experts have said.
‘Internet of food’ could revolutionise personal nutrition: researcher
The ‘internet of food’ could one day tell users what to eat based on their personal health needs, according to a digital health researcher.
Frutarom invests €2.25m in algae start-up
Swiss-Israeli flavours and ingredients house Frutarom Industries has invested 10 million Israeli Shekel (€2.25m) for a 50% stake in the biotech start-up Algalo.
There's plenty of room for botanical discovery, especially in finding new ingredients from familiar sources, experts say
What’s the future for botanical ingredient discovery? Experts differ on whether there are wholly new, useful species yet to be discovered, but agree that there are still more ingredients to be derived from source materials already in use.