Data from 50 human intervention studies supports the efficacy of chicory root fibre intake to promote Bifidobacteria growth in the gut in all age groups and improves bowel function.
Researchers from the University of Oxford have demonstrated for the first time the brain modulating role of prebiotics in early life 'window of opportunity'.
Forms of oligosaccharides derived from some vegetables, grains like lupine, cottonseed and soy whey could have commercial applications following an in vitro study that demonstrated prebiotic gut health benefits.
The Beneo brand has marked its 10th anniversary of direct-to-consumer marketing for its prebiotic inulin and oligofructose ingredients by noting the strategy’s ongoing success, even in challenging economic times.
Three University of Reading scientists wrote to the European Commission in July expressing concern about EFSA’s approach to evaluating probiotic article 13.1 dossiers.
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) can be used to partially replace sucrose in fruit juices without detrimentally affecting physical characteristics of the juice, says new research from India.
The gut health of elderly people is positively changed by
xylooligosaccharides, found in bamboo shoots, fruit, vegetables and
honey, and was more efficient than fructooligosaccharides and
inulin, Taiwanese researchers report.
Regulations concerning the addition of inulin, fructo
oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto oligosaccharides (GOS) to foods,
both as a nutritive substance and as a sweetener, are being
considered in Australia and New Zealand.
Ingredients suppliers and food and drink manufacturers are joining
forces to fund a new project by Leatherhead Food International
aimed at systematically comparing available prebiotics.
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.
Infants formula-makers looking replicate the qualities of breast
milk are turning to prebiotics to boost gut health, according to
Orafti. A new study conducted in France indicates their benefits.
Complex sugars found naturally in a New Zealand variety of honey
appear to have prebiotic effects, offering food makers a natural
gut health ingredient.
Science-backed health claims will be the key to strong growth for
manufacturers of the gut health ingredients prebiotics looking to
drive into the soaring US market.
Science-backed health claims will be the key to strong growth for
manufacturers of the gut health ingredients prebiotics looking to
drive into the soaring US market.
Burgeoning ingredients firm Corn Products International will drive
harder into the nutritional ingredients market signing on a deal to
acquire a 75 per cent stake in prebiotic supplier GTC Nutrition.
Belgian supplier of prebiotic ingredients Orafti Active Food
Ingredients will hold its fourth research conference, 'Inulin and
Oligofructose: FeelGood Factors for Health and Well-being', in
Paris in February 2004.
