German chocolate ingredient supplier, Herza Schokolade, said it has recently concluded a series of trials on the incorporation of health boosting ingredients into chocolate based on the hike in demand for the functional additions from its food manufacturer...
Soluble fibres like pectin from apples may reduce the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, says a new study from the US.
Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but insoluble fibre may worsen the effects, says a new study.
Adding a probiotic-prebiotic mix to a conventional high-energy foods used in feeding programmes in Africa failed to improve severe malnutrition outcomes, says new research in The Lancet.
Most Australian consumers are still not ready to believe the claims made by probiotic products, despite a steady and growing interest in their value for improving digestive health, according to Datamonitor.
The cost-benefit ratio for including gut health promoting inulin in bread formulations could bring added-value gains for bread-makers, delegates will hear at a forthcoming industry conference.
A new study from Spain has found that portions of asparagus spears that are unused by vegetable processors could be tapped as a source of fibre, to bring both nutritional and technological benefits to food.
Tate & Lyle has set up a new US marketing platform for its
Promitor fiber products, designed to provide manufacturers with
easily accessible information on the ingredients and their uses.
Increased intake of dietary fibre, from both cereal and fruit
sources, could boost lung health, and may reduce the risk of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study.
'Micronised' insoluble fibres, insoluble fibres processed to the
micron scale, could favourably change the gut health of hamsters
and may translate into important ingredients for functional foods,
suggests new research.
Roquette has obtained recognition from France's AFSSA for
Nutriose's fibre properties, meaning that products containing the
ingredient in its home market can now carry 'source of fibre' and
'rich in fibre'...
Cargill announced it will be distributing its oliggo-fiber inulin
products in Canada through LV Lomas following the ingredient's
recent approval by Health Canada.
Tate & Lyle has announced the introduction of a new line of
branded fibre ingredients called Promitor, which can be used in a
broad range of food products to help consumers meet fibre intake
targets.
Cargill's proprietary Oliggo-fiber inulin has been approved for use
as a dietary fiber in Canada, adding to the number of companies
allowed to list inulin in this category on labels.
A diet rich in fibre could cut the risk of developing colon cancer
by about 40 per cent, but appears to have no significant effects
against rectal cancer, says a new study that highlights the need
for clarification.
Ingredients supplier Taiyo International announced it has expanded
self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its
partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) through an independent panel
of scientific experts.
A daily supplement of konjac glucomannan to a low-fibre diet
boosted lactic acid bacteria and colonic fermentation, and promoted
defecation frequency, says a new study from Taiwan.
Science - consolidation and breakthroughs - took centre stage at
the 5th Orafti Research Conference last week, as world-leading
scientists convened to discuss prebiotics.
Mannatech has entered into an exclusive ten-year arrangement with
Swiss biotech Lonza for the worldwide distribution and marketing of
dietary fiber arabinogalactan harvested from the American larch
tree.
Cosucra's change of direction from sugar into the healthy inulin
and oligofructose market looks to be paying off, as the Belgian
company is recognised by Frost and Sullivan for its growth in the
European fibre market.
Adding soluble fibres, guar gum and pectin, to skimmed milk could
speed up the coagulation time, improving cost efficiency, and
impart nutritional benefits, say Irish researchers.
Germany's Mikro-Technik is set to expand distribution of its
functional wheat and bamboo fibres and powdered cellulose products
in the North American market, thanks to an exclusive agreement with
SunOpta.
Cargill has developed a new fiber-rich ingredient that resembles a
rice crisp, targeting food makers' needs for pleasingly textured,
taste-free fiber ingredients in mainstream foods.
Adding fiber to beverages, dairy products and soups is a major
focus for ingredients giant National Starch, which is featuring a
water soluble fiber product at the ongoing IFT food expo in
Orlando.
Extracts from mangos are a rich source of dietary fibre, both
soluble and insoluble, with good antioxidant properties and can
easily be used in bakery products to boost public consumption, say
Latin American researchers.
Increasing intake of foods with a functional partially hydrolysed
guar gum (PHGG) ingredient could reduce gut inflammation by over 20
per cent, according to a Japanese study with mice.
Proctor and Gamble has launched an all-natural fiber supplement
called Fibersure, that can be used in a wide variety of cooking
methods and might help make up the shortfall in fiber intake
amongst Americans.
Orafti is seeking to raise industry awareness of its prebiotic
fibers by bringing them together under the Beneo brand, which has,
until now, been used solely for consumer marketing.
Dietary fibre intake may not be associated with reduced risk of
colorectal cancer, according to a study in today's issue of the
Journal of the American Medical Association (vol 294,
pp2849-2857).
Inulin, a soluble fibre extracted from chicory roots, is
accumulating value in the functional food market, as ongoing
research finds the ingredient has several different health
benefits.
The prebiotic activity of different fibres will be measured and
compared in a new study designed to help food makers decide which
ingredient to select for their gut health products, reports
Dominique Patton.
Market analyst Frost & Sullivan has awarded its 2004 Product
Innovation award to Larex for the development of soluble prebiotic
Arabinogalactan (AG) FiberAid.
Circle Group owned FiberGel Technologies last week launched a
non-GMO version of its fat replacement and dietary fiber supplement
in order to satisfy European demand.
CNS owned Breathe Right has introduced two candy products under its
FiberChoice brand as Americans are urged to up their intake of
fiber for heart health.
Dutch ingredients firm Sensus has carried out new research to prove
the prebiotic effect of native inulin at only 5 grams, allowing
food manufacturers to make prebiotic claims on a relatively low
dose.
Britannia Health Products, the company set up to market the evening
primrose oil brand Efamol, is introducing a range of breakfast
cereals containing Hi-maize prebiotic resistant starch.
