Hong Kong milk found to contain B. cereus bacteria 38 times higher than the approved limit
A brand of skimmed milk manufactured in Hong Kong has been found to contain excessive amounts of the Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) bacteria.
Archives for September 17, 2018
Editor’s Spotlight: Video diaries
Authenticity in focus: Taking charge of responsibility of traceability and quality control
In the latest of our NutraIngredients video diaries, we look at key issues of traceability, quality control and authenticity.
Rice processing by-products could aid probiotic production - may offer synbiotic potential
Fractions of rice bran, a by-product from rice production, could be useful in the production of commercial probiotics – and may offer potential for synbiotic formulations, say researchers.
Soylent ‘cult following’ in the US leads to UK launch
Popular meal replacement drink Soylent launches in the UK this week, hoping to capitalize on its US success with its first global expansion. With research showing that skipping meals is becoming more commonplace in the UK, Soylent believes it can fill...
New Chapter founder unveils plan for new line of topical products
New Chapter founder Paul Schulick plans to launch a line of topical products aimed at the skin microbiome with a plan to reenter the ingestibles field in 2020.
NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: UK clampdown on rogue players, ChromaDex’s Asian expansion & more
It’s a global supply chain and a global industry, but it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our new weekly round-up of key news from across the...
MycoTech brings mushroom-based bitter blocker to Europe
As US supplier MycoTechnology turns its attention to the European market, its CEO explains how fermented mushrooms can reduce sugar, block bitterness and improve the nutritional content of plant protein. “It’s really unlimited what we can do with our...
Goldenseal stands under threat of depletion, HerbalGram article warns
Goldenseal is vulnerable to extinction, justifying a more stringent threat listing and greater conservation efforts, according to a recent article in HerbalGram.
Probiotics effective for gut microbe changes and immune benefits in healthy infants
Data from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial indicated that probiotic supplements not only beneficially changed the gut microbiomes of healthy infants, but also exerted anti-inflammatory effects.
Trend tracker: The latest APAC consumer and market insights for the supplement and functional food industries
In the first of our monthly round-ups of the need-to-know market and consumer trend developments in APAC, we reveal the latest insights in the region.
FSSAI shines fortification spotlight on diary sector while hitting out at critics
The FSSAI is once again urging manufacturers to fortify their staple foods, this time shifting its attention to India's dairy firms to encourage them to adopt voluntary milk fortification.
WATCH — NutraIngredients-Asia Awards: Algalif assesses healthy ageing prize-winning Astalif
Algalif received the award for the Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Ageing at our first NutraIngredients-Asia awards in Singapore with its Astalif astaxanthin product.
Use your head, follow your gut: Bened Biomedical's award-winning probiotic product set for market expansion
The makers of a probiotic product targeting the gut-brain axis have highlighted research underlining how it can ease neurological conditions.