Vitamin C

DSM's Dalry, Scotland vitamin plant - the last bastion of vitamin C production in the western world

DSM wins sustainability award for Scottish vitamin facility

By Shane Starling

DSM has been recognised for its enviro-friendly vitamin C facility in Scotland after implementing a 4-year plan at the plant that is the last in the western world producing vitamin C after most manufacturing moved to China.

Pepsi busted for Naked antioxidant ambition

Pepsi busted for Naked antioxidant ambition

By Shane STARLING

Pepsi-owned Naked Juice has been told to remove the term 'antioxidant’ from its marketing materials as the UK advertising watchdog demonstrates its EU law enforcement bite.

Herbal confectionery remains niche - with particular appeal in the sports category, says Naturex

SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL CONFECTIONERY

Energy and antioxidants: Hot herbal candy trends

By Kacey Culliney

Energy and antioxidants are the biggest trends for herbal sugar confectionery with acerola, guarana and green tea the hottest three ingredients, says Naturex.

Blueberries may protect DNA from damage: Human data

Blueberries may protect DNA from damage: Human data

By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming blueberries may protect DNA from damage related to oxidative stress, suggests new research from Italy, but the fruit’s role in vascular function still needs additional study.

An excellent diet could provide 200 mg of vitamin C a day... But most people do not have an excellent diet...

Vitamin C RDA should be doubled, says Linus Pauling Institute researcher

By Stephen Daniells

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C should be increased to 200 milligrams per day for adults, an increase of over 100% from current levels in the United States, says a new analysis from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

Complaints against Glaxo dismissed

Glaxo wins vitamin C ad challenge

By Shane Starling

The UK advertising watchdog says it has no issue with the way drug giant GlaxoSmithKline advertises the vitamin C content of its blackcurrant drink, Ribena.

The electronic tongue can quantify the antioxidant power of a fruit juice

New electronic tongue quantifies antioxidants in juice

By Nathan Gray

A new electronic tongue system that can be applied to the analysis of the antioxidant power and other quality parameters of juices, fruit and fruit purées, has been developed by a team of Spanish researchers.

Negative antioxidant health claims not short-term barrier

Negative antioxidant health claims not short-term barrier

By Stephen Daniells

The science of antioxidants will eventually convince regulatory bodies around the world of their benefits, and there are existing options to communicate the benefits of the compounds, according to industry experts.

The growth of brand 'antioxidant'

Antioxidant focus

The growth of brand 'antioxidant'

By Stephen Daniells

From berry extracts to tea bags, the term antioxidant is being used as a marketing tool for products. In the first part of a four-part focus on antioxidants, NutraIngredients reviews the rise of a branding tool.

Acai superfruit tops sweet flavour projection for 2009

Acai superfruit tops sweet flavour projection for 2009

By Lindsey Partos

Superfruits top the bill for sweet flavour predictions in 2009, suggesting confectionery formulators mindful of innovation in a testing climate should increasingly consider exotic flavours in their new product designs.

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