Fortified snacks drive ‘poor’ dietary decisions
Nutrient claims on vitamin-fortified snacks may influence consumers to make “poor diet-related decisions”, according to research.
Archives for June 11, 2017
‘Next gen’ probiotics: Chr. Hansen adds 100 new strain development library
Danish bioscience firm Chr. Hansen says 100 new strains added to its library could help development of new commercial probiotics for a range of metabolic, immune, and digestive health issues.
China’s functional candy crush: Iron, collagen and taurine fortification could provide a sales boom
There is vast scope to increase functional confectionery innovation and sales in China by including iron, collagen and taurine in products, according to analysts.
Balchem expands nutrition & health business with Innovative Food Processors, Inc. acquisition
Balchem Corporation has acquired Innovative Food Processors (IFP), Inc., a privately held manufacturer of agglomerated and microencapsulated food and nutrition ingredients.
Improved omega-3 to omega-6 status during pregnancy may boost fetal health: Study
Improving a mother-to-be’s ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s may boost birth weight of the infant and increase the duration of pregnancy, says a new study.
ANSES warns against multiple supplement sources in pregnancy
A recent warning notice by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) cautions against combining multiple sources of vitamins and minerals without an established need for doing so
Lost in processing? Organic’s ‘halo effect’ blunted in processed food
Organic claims for processed foods may not be particularly advantageous in promoting the benefits of the product, a study reckons.
Herbaland takes on protein category with line of vegan gummies
Taking cues from two of the hottest trends in the nutrition space, Canadian gummy-firm Herbaland recently launched a new line of vegan gummy protein supplements.