Long-fibre prebiotics show promising sweetness, say scientists
How to keep things sweet without adding calories – is it a Holy Grail or could UK scientists have found a solution thanks to long-fibre prebiotics?
Archives for July 18, 2017
Maternal cashew nut consumption boosts cognitive development of offspring
Maternal consumption of cashew nuts during pregnancy and lactation is beneficial to the cognitive development of offspring, a new study on rats has revealed.
Omega-3 ingredient from local US fishery debuts
A new fish oil supplier has debuted on the market with a high DHA and EPA ingredient sourced from livers harvested from a local US fishery.
Cause or consequence? Investigating the link between gut bacteria and heart health
People with heart failure have been found to have less gut bacteria diversity and lack certain important species groups. So are changes in our microbiome causing heart disease, or visa-versa?
Potent Red Clover isoflavone-probiotic mix combine to ease menopausal signs: Study
The fermented form of isoflavone and probiotic-rich red clover is effective in halting the accelerated bone loss and associated symptoms seen in menopausal women, according to a Danish study.
FoodPro / AIFST Convention 2017
Australia’s food regulation changes: ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’
The desired policy outcomes for Australian food and drink regulations are rapidly shifting away from food safety and point-of-sale information to being focused on public health and consumer rights…leading to some “good”, but other “bad and ugly” changes...
Nutrition knowledge in both parent and child vital for healthy diets: Japan study
Nutrition campaigns in Japan should be targeted at both children and adults, and not one or the other, in order to increase healthy dietary habits in youngsters, according to a new study.
FoodPro / AIFST Convention 2017
‘The next big disruptor’: Personalised nutrition key to Aussie success amid intense global competition
Creating products based on personalised nutrition and sustainable functional foods from waste products, along with improving shelf life by using new technology, offer the biggest growth opportunities for Australian nutrition and food firms in an...
New study on TeaCrine suggests co-administration with caffeine may help prevent the jitters
Ingesting theacrine with caffeine may help provide mental clarity, focus, and energy without the crash, researchers at the University of Memphis found.
Trial design and optimal status: What can we learn from the DOIT vitamin D trial
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are expensive to conduct, and for supplements, do not have the prospect of ‘blockbuster’ drug revenues at the end. Careful design is critical to avoid mistakes.
Consumer demands placing more pressure on flavor, texture of sports nutrition products
Flavor innovation is usually seen as a key component of food product development and of less concern for supplements. But as sports nutrition brands seek competitive advantages and to bring in fringe, lifestyle-type consumers, flavors are taking center...
Coffee consumption a counter to sarcopenia in elderly men: Korean study
Consuming at least three cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of elderly men developing sarcopenia, according to a Korean study.