Iron fortification efforts boosted by protein-nanoparticle combo
A combination of whey protein nanofibrils and iron nanoparticles could help food and drink formulators provide a sustainable and cost-effective strategy to reduce iron-deficiency.
Archives for April 26, 2017
Food Vision Asia 2017
Minister unveils pro-industry plan to fight diabetes in Singapore
Singapore’s minister of state for health has revealed a new business-first approach to encourage healthier food development as part of a three-pronged “war on diabetes”.
Kyowa Hakko launches new amino acid blend, revamps quality message
Kyowa Hakko has launched a new amino acid blend called Setria Performance Blend to capitalize on the growth of the sports nutrition sector. The launch also coincides with a new emphasis on quality, the company says.
'New generation' bilberry extract to compete on price and quality
A 'new generation' of bilberry extract is being launched with a focus on eye health and sports nutrition, say those behind the launch.
Glanbia's patent-pending powder process removes need for lecithin in drinks
Glanbia has developed BevEdge, a patent-pending technology that allows manufacturers to remove lecithin from protein powders and beverages, cleaning up the ingredient list and removing a potential allergen.
Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017
Curcumin may boost recovery and maintain performance during workouts
Dietary supplements formulated with highly bioavailable curcumin may allow for faster recovery after competition-level training, and blunt training-related decreases in performance , says new data presented at Experimental Biology 2017.
Hong Kong billionaire to pour $25 million into ChromaDex
ChromaDex, an ingredient development and analytical testing firm, has announced a large investment by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing.
Do we need weight-related guidelines for omega-3, or just to get more in general?
Body size and weight plays an important role in the benefits that can be gained from omega-3 supplements, according to a new RCT that suggests age-related guidelines for children may cause issues due to big differences in body shape.
5-Hour Energy counterfeiter gets 7 years in federal prison
One of the primary defendants in the 5-Hour Energy counterfeit case, Walid Jamil, has been sentenced to seven years in prison and an additional three years of supervised release.
The Supplement OWL product registry goes live
The Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) has officially gone live, with 51 Brand Names and 2,576 labels already in the product label database.
Some like it hot: Cayenne pepper curbs appetite and boosts satiety
Adding to cayenne pepper to food can curb hunger, increase satiety and reduce cravings for salty food - but it increases the desire to eat sweet and fatty foods, Danish researchers have found.
Elite Lifestyle Cuisine launches ‘Forever Juice’ powder supplement line
Former bodybuilder-turned-chef Carlo Filippone launched a prepared meal company back in 2013, geared to help consumers eat healthier. But his observation of consumer dietary behavior led him to believe nutritional supplementation was necessary.