Chitosan may help weight management: Human data
Supplements of chitosan derived from fungus may help reduce body weight and BMI in overweight subjects, says a new study from Belgium and India.
Archives for January 12, 2016
EFSA rejects Echinacea extract and anxiety claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a health claim application from two Hungarian companies for an Echinacea root extract and the reduction of anxiety.
EFSA panel says UV-treated milk is safe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has delivered its opinion on ultra-violet (UV)-treated milk, and it concludes that the dairy product is safe for the target group, which is the general...
Independent benchmarks show Alkemist Labs’ “commitment to the highest standards of testing”
Alkemist Labs has achieved ISO 17025 accreditation and also announced it has met the AOAC Analytical Laboratory Accreditation Criteria Committee guidelines.
Plan by Durbin and Blumenthal for new supplement legislation significant but not unexpected, trade associations say
News that Senators Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal plan to introduce legislation for the dietary supplement industry came as no surprise to executives of industry trade associations.
Algae will be nutritional star of the century, sports nutrition formulator asserts
Catharine Arnston, founder of the brand Energybits, said she believes her company is the only sports nutrition formulator based solely on whole algae products.
Kura brings New Zealand milk protein powder to families
Kura is continuing the expansion for its protein smoothie powder containing New Zealand grass-fed dairy protein, with Vitamin Shoppe now stocking the product. One serving contains 14g of dairy protein, and is said to have higher levels of omega-3s than...
Inulin-enriched coffee product may keep hunger at bay: Study
Drinking a coffee enriched with inulin may reduce feelings of hunger and boost satiety, says a new study from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Insect protein makes a jump to the gourmet aisle with Jimini's apéritif snacks
While most insect products focus on hiding the insect content by using flours, French start-up Entoma sells Jimini's whole, spiced insects as a gourmet apéritif snack – a gamble that has paid off as they featured in Mintel's most innovative food products...
Tereos to spend €0.5m to resubmit rejected 'normal defecation' claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected Tereos Syral’s health claim application for short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) from sucrose and the maintenance of normal defecation – but the company said it is ready to invest big money to...
Food-based probiotic may inhibit pneumonia-causing bacterial growth
A probiotic found in foods such as yoghurt and miso soup has been found to inhibit the development of a pathogen that causes middle ear infections in children and pneumonia, a study has shown.
Whey dairy poised for huge growth in coming years
Recent reports showcase the extremely bright future of whey as a dairy ingredient, specifically as a means of consumers staying healthy and active.
Dispatches from FiE, Paris
Smart combinations: Juices blend fruit and vegetable ingredients for nutritional punch and flavor appeal
Vegetable ingredients may boost the nutritional content of beverages: but when it comes to taste, it’s the fruit flavor that continues to appeal to a mass audience.