Chinese plant protein drinks grow as manufacturers look beyond soy
Manufacturers in China should be looking at moving past traditional soy-based drinks by incorporating multiple types of plant protein in functional beverages, says Mintel.
Archives for August 30, 2016
Natural sweetener brazzein more ‘commercially viable’ thanks to Korean research
Using yeast to churn out the fruit protein brazzein could enhance its commercial potential as a low calorie sweetener and aid the fight against obesity and diabetes, according to studies taking place in Korea.
FDA investigating supplements with unsafe lead levels
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a dietary supplement found to contain dangerous lead levels.
Folic acid fortification linked to lower heart defect rates
Food fortified with folic acid has been found to decrease the number of babies born with heart abnormalities, according to research.
Rising tide for seaweed phlorotannins in the EU?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is looking at a novel food application for Ecklonia cava phlorotannins from Korean firm Botamedi.
Study reveals caffeine’s link to preventing memory problems
Researchers have uncovered a direct link between caffeine-binding receptors in the brain and age-related memory problems, suggesting that caffeine may help reverse memory deficits.
Australia
Regulator warns of weight-loss supplements containing banned pharma
Australia's medicines regulator has renewed warnings of the dangers of buying weight-loss supplements from unknown overseas websites.
Focus in NDI draft on supercritical CO2's 'newness' ignores its safety, quality, proponents say
Advocates of supercritical CO2 extraction are dismayed that FDA singled this process out in its updated draft guidance on New Dietary Ingredients. This results from an overzealous adherence to the precise letter of the law rather than a focus on safety,...
Beta-glucan from algae: ‘It’s a simpler, more bioavailable, and better priced product’
The dietary supplement space is showing a lot of interest in algal-derived beta-glucan, and functional foods are next, says the CSO of Algal Scientific Corporation.
Algae special edition
Curious about algal production? Here’s a glimpse of the technology
We talk with president and CEO of microalgae ingredient company Cyanotech, Gerald R. Cysewski, to get the basics of algae production.
Political commentator Charlie Cook to Speak at CRN Annual Conference
Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report and columnist for the National Journal, will share his political perspectives with attendees at The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry.
a2 Milk Company to expand nutritional range amid soaring infant formula sales
New Zealand’s a2 Milk Company has signalled its intention to branch out from infant formula into a broader range of dairy-based nutritional products – with the burgeoning China market very much in its sights.
NutraIngredients-Asia launched to shine the spotlight on industry across the region
Welcome to NutraIngredients-Asia.com, the home of authoritative and independent news and insights about the nutrition, health and dietary supplements industry in Asia Pacific.
Taking supplements while breastfeeding boosts vitamin D status of baby too: Study
New research has found that giving breastfeeding mothers monthly high-dose vitamin D supplements may help improve their babies’ vitamin D status.
Green tea EGCG backed to prevent life-threatening ‘artery explosion’
Drinking polyphenol-packed green tea could help to prevent a deadly condition in the body's main artery, according to new research in rats.
Kyowa launches new magazine, defends Cognizin brand
Kyowa Hakko has launched a new way to communicate with customers: a magazine called AminoScope. The move comes as the company continues to defend the IP around its branded products.
Special edition: The infinite potential of algae
Spirulina’s bright future rests on protein, health, and quality: Experts
As Americans move towards meat alternatives, demand for protein-rich Spirulina will increase, but quality standards need to weed out the not-so-clean sources, say leading producers.