Flavonoid metabolites but not flavonoids themselves linked to heart health benefits
The potential heart health benefits of flavonoids are linked to their metabolites and not the unmetabolized precursors, say a new study from the UK.
Archives for February 16, 2016
Probiotics can offer something most functional foods don’t, says GoodBelly: Instant gratification
Unlike many functional food brands, GoodBelly does not ask consumers to wait 40 years for a return on their investment, says Alan Murray, CEO of brand owner NextFoods. Most customers, he says, claim to feel a benefit within 12 days, which is about as...
Disappointing bioavailablility results for UV vitamin D2 fortified bread
Vitamin D2 from UV-irradiated yeast maybe a cheaper and more ecological way to fortify bread but it shows poor bioavailability in humans, suggests EU-funded research.
Protein-enhanced chocolate pieces unveiled
A new range of organic chocolate pieces with low glycaemic and protein-enhanced benefits has been introduced by German firm Herza.
Were the NY AG actions a tipping point for transparency in dietary supplements?
The New York Attorney General’s controversial probe into dietary supplements has hastened the conversation about transparency, experts told attendees to our recent Transparency in Dietary Supplements forum.
Innovations in Minerals
Accusations against calcium are unfounded, bone health experts say
Amid bad press in the latter half of last year, calcium supplement sales declined. But some bone health experts argue that calcium is still essential to bone health—with no cardiovascular risk whatsoever.
FAO member countries urged to lobby over edible insects
Member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are being urged to lobby the UN body to clarify its position on edible insects.
Organic meat & dairy has more omega-3 but amounts aren't 'nutritionally relevant'
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
Big firms suffer from ‘store cupboard NPD’: Consultant
Start-ups are more open-minded when it comes to new ingredients and flavours, while big players tend to stick with what’s in the store cupboard, says new product development (NPD) veteran.
FrieslandCampina Domo and Glycosyn partner for new infant nutrition ingredients
FrieslandCampina Domo and US-based Glycosyn are entering into a global partnership to develop new infant nutrition ingredients.
Oral Probiotic BLIS K12 gets FDA GRAS ‘Letter of No Objection’
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a ‘Letter of No Objection’ over the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of oral probiotic BLIS K12.