Fish trimmings could be new value-added protein source
Fish trimmings could become a source of protein with the simple addition of commercially available enzymes, say Nofima researchers.
Archives for June 29, 2016
Vitafoods Asia to grow education sessions and knowledge sharing
Expanded education programmes and networking opportunities at Vitafoods Asia 2016 will help businesses share knowledge and grow new partnerships, say event organisers.
Can innovation pump up deflating bone supplement sales?
It’s not just about calcium anymore. From collagen to creatine, the market is ripe with opportunity to create innovative, scientifically-backed bone health products, experts say.
Marine & plant-based omega-3s may lower risk of heart attack deaths
Eating both seafood and plant-based omega-3s could mean a lower risk of dying from heart attack, a meta-analysis has found. Previously, evidence surrounding plant-based omega-3 benefits for the heart has been limited.
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Vitamin D status linked to metabolic syndrome in older adults: Furukawa study
Low vitamin D levels could be linked to a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome as we age, according to a new population study from Japan.
China and UK team up for joint probiotic research
Jiangnan University has teamed up with the UK’s Institute of Food Research (IFR) to create a Joint Centre for Probiotic Research.
Rat study finds whey protein hydrolysates effective in suppressing muscle mass loss
As the world’s aging population grows, researchers are churning out studies to combat conditions such as decreased mobility. Researchers in Japan found that whey protein hydrolysate supplementation may prevent skeletal muscle mass loss, in rats at least.
Sunfiber blunts blood sugar spikes among glucose intolerant subjects, study shows
Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has announced the results of a peer-reviewed pilot study that explores the effect its Sunfiber ingredient has on blunting postprandial blood glucose spikes among glucose intolerant subjects.
EFSA panel adopts energy conversion factor for sweetener D-tagatose – consultant calls for guidance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a draft opinion on the energy conversion factor for 'functional sweetener' D-tagatose, meaning its calorie count can be listed on product labels.
Biosearch Life gains Chinese authorisation for infant formula probiotic
Chinese authorities have granted an extension to Biosearch Life's registration for its probiotic LC40 stain, allowing use in infant formula.
Probiotic strain backed to fight food allergy: Mouse data
Supplementation with the probiotic strain Lactobacillus murinus could help to reduce allergic responses to food, researchers have said.
Kudos! DHA supplements during pregnancy could save US healthcare system $6 billion
Universal supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during the last two trimesters of pregnancy may save the US healthcare system billions of dollars, says a new study.