Japanese fermented gobo holds prebiotic potential
A newly identified prebiotic enzyme produced from fermented vegetables could improve colon health, say researchers.
Archives for July 10, 2016
Prebiotic & botanical health claims withdrawn from EFSA
One health claim application for a prebiotic fibre and a further two for the plant resin Chios mastiha have been withdrawn from the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) agenda.
UK microbiome start-up wins investors as platforms expand
Publicly listed UK start-up Optibiotix has €4m+ in the bank and is pushing forward on a series of microbiome-focused nutrition projects that include a joint research initiative with weight management giant, SlimFast.
Zinc backed for common cold relief: Study
Zinc lozenges can reduce common cold duration by nearly three days, according to a new meta-analysis.
Science, market forces, challenges and opportunities in the spotlight in Anti-Aging forum
Experts from Nutrilite/Amway, Atrium Innovations, Unistraw, and CosmeticsDesign will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the beauty-from-within category in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.
Brand aims to supply 'missing' prebiotic derived from fermented foods
A new prebiotic brand aims to bring the benefits of traditionally fermented foods to consumers in a convenient format, a company executive said.
Pomegranate juice may improve knee joint health: Study
Improvements in physical function and joint stiffness were recorded after six weeks of supplementation with pomegranate juice, report researchers.
Iceland-produced astaxanthin debuts in US market
The astaxanthin supply continues to expand as Icelandic manufacturer Algalif has entered full scale production at its facility near Keflavik and has launched a finished goods brand in the US market.
Energy drink concerns ‘nothing to do with sportspeople’, says frustrated ESSNA
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has called for a distinction to be made between the two blocked caffeine claims referring to endurance and a further two referring to alertness and concentration.
Interview: DuPont’s Asia-Pacific president for health and nutrition
Li Yongjing: ‘Our business improves other people's lives'
Last month, DuPont became the latest food and nutrition ingredients supplier to open a flagship regional headquarters in Singapore, which is fast becoming a hub in this regard.
FOOD VISION USA: Are CPG’s biggest guns flogging dead donkeys or can their brands be salvaged?
While big ‘legacy’ food and beverage brands are laser focused on price, promotion and placement, no amount of financial or merchandising wizardry can mask the fact that smaller, sexier, more disruptive, brands are outpacing them. But should CPG’s biggest...
New study explores potential nutritional benefits of Alhydwan seed
Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of Alhydwan seed—outside of Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, it's relatively unheard of.
Feature: The fight against global malnutrition
Can rice become a large-scale micronutrient fortification staple?
For many years, countries across the developing world have fortified staples such as maize flour, wheat flour and oil with micronutrients that are deficient in the diet. In Nigeria, for example, flour, maize, oil and sugar have been fortified with...