In findings that suggest that people should pursue a balanced long-term diet rather than heavily restricting their carbohydrate or fat intake, researchers in Japan found that a low carbohydrate intake in men and a high carbohydrate intake in women are...
A new study has highlighted the potential of Nitraria retusa extract (NRE) in effectively reducing serum lipid levels in obese participants without causing significant side effects.
Back after the COVID hiatus, Ingredion took advantage of the highly on-point and in-person Snackex 2022 – organised by the European Snacks Association in Hamburg, Germany, at the beginning of July – to showcase its solutions to help producers stay ahead...
Researchers have identified transcriptional interplay between microbial and nutritional responses to a high-fat meal (HFM) in the intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) of mice, which suggest gut microbes influence postprandial gene action.
After years of research and product development, an ingredient sourced from avocados that promises powerful metabolic benefits has debuted on the market.
Consuming a high level of carbs and a low level of fats can regulate a gene in the body that can reduce your risk of obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic diseases, a meta-analysis has concluded.
A high-fat or high-protein diet could exacerbate C. diff infections (CDI), whereas a high-carb diet could help eliminated symptoms, according to a new study in mice.
A new study in rats concludes that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting the production of triglycerides.
Cornell University food scientists have created a low-calorie butter-like spread that consists of 80% water and minuscule drops of vegetable oil and milk fat, mimicking the look and texture of dairy butter without the use of artificial stabilizers.
Researchers in Russia analyzed changes of fatty acid levels in the blood plasma of national team cross-country skiers. Results suggested possible role of MCT for exercise benefits, such as improved endurance.
The developers of sciadonic acid—a new to the market anti-inflammatory fatty acid—have pivoted to topical products as they search for partners to more fully develop the substance as a dietary ingredient.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has more than doubled the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for the contaminant 3-MCPD, linked to reduced male fertility and kidney damage.
In a study that compares the effect different fats have on the brain, unsaturated types such as fish oil were found have beneficial effects on brain inflammation and function.
Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy offers no protection for the offspring against obesity during the child’s first year of life, a study has hypothesised.
The way in which the body 'distributes' fat may be different depending on the dietary fatty acids consumed as well as genetic factors, Canadian researchers have found.
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has removed butter from the list of foods to be subject to mandatory vitamin D fortification and added sweetened dairy, following concerns raised in a consultation period.
Children who report eating more polyunsaturated fatty acids are leaner and have lower body fat percentages than those who consume higher amounts of saturated fats, say researchers.
Replacing standard vegetable fats with a proprietary form in infant formulas can reduce the chances of infant obesity, an industry-funded study has found.
Agricultural and agro-industry waste could serve as an important alternative source of vegetable oils and bioactive ingredients for functional foods, according to new research.
The combination of unsaturated fats in olive oil and nitrite-rich leafy salad or vegetables may be what gives the Mediterranean diet its healthy edge, according to new research in mice.
Supplementing a high-fat ‘Western’ diet with Chardonnay grape seed flour may significantly reduce cholesterol levels, abdominal fat and weight gain, compared to a high-fat diet alone, says a new study from California.
Hempseed oil from legal low-THC versions of hemp may be full of potentially beneficial compounds including plant sterols and omega-3 fatty acids, according to new research.
A blend of extracts from red orange, grapefruit, sweet orange, and guarana can reduce abdominal fat, waist and hip circumference, French researchers have found.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking views on a novel foods application for an omega-3 rich plant oil product for dairy, bakery and supplement applications.
Supplementing the diet with fish oil and krill oil can beneficially change cholesterol levels, but only krill oil was found to reduce triacylglycerol levels, suggests new data from lab animals.
Collaborative research, conducted by food processor Cargill and the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), has led to the refinement of methods to assure consistent oil quality in food products.
Norwegian omega-3 supplier GC Rieber has introduced methods it says will lead to the replacement of 100% of fossil fuels with ‘waste fatty acids’ produced in the omega-3 refining process.
Oil extracted from the seeds of the Sterculia foetida tree may reduce belly fat and help protect against obesity-related issues, suggests new data from the University of Missouri.
Bioactive capsules made from brown seaweed lipids and omega-3 rich scallop by-products may reduce body weight and fat mass, according to a new research in mice.
Polyunsaturated fatty acid fish oils may activate genes that regulate fat cell differentiation and glucose homeostasis, according to new research on mice.
Netherlands-based scientists have reported data for the real-time digestion of fats containing ingredients like vitamin D3, insights that could advance the formulation of foods.
Solbar has been awarded first place for analysis of its soybean meal by the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Laboratory Proficiency Program, the company said on Monday.
The fat cells of overweight people may react differently to dietary changes than in their lean peers, according to a pioneering study from TNO Quality of Life.
Fats and oils supplier ADM Pura steps up solutions for bakers,
opening a new R&D test bakery at its production site in
Purfleet, Essex to look into reformulation and novel fats.
The soaring price of vegetables is having a knock-on effect on the price of fish oils used by the nutrition industry, says Croda Heath Care, which today announced a double-digit increase in the price of its Incromega range.
Astaxanthin, the carotenoid mostly associated with eye health, may
enhance the burning of fat during exercise and lead to improved
muscle endurance, suggests a new study with mice that needs to be
repeated in humans.
Global fish oil production declined in 2005, according to figures
from the US fisheries department, while demand from the
nutraceuticals industry is on the up.
A recent commodity report focusing on edible oil and soy production
suggests that India's vegetable oil industry is not happy, while
global oilseed production could reach new heights.
Isomerized hop extract, a natural product used in the brewing
process, prevented weight gain in mice when they were fed a
high-fat diet, reported Japanese researchers this month.
Rice bran oil, being used by some US restaurants to eliminate trans
fats, appears to be responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effect
of the ingredient rather than its fibre content, say researchers.
