Australian company seeks slice of chia seed bread potential
05-Feb-2010 - The Chia Company is bidding to market its chia seed for use in bread in...
Soy-based meat substitutes rate highly for nutrition: Study
05-Feb-2010 - Soy protein isolate extruded at high moisture – such as meat analogue – has the...
Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study
04-Feb-2010 - The lifespan of fruit flies may be extended by consuming acai pulp, according to a...
Frutarom hires GM to hone health focus
03-Feb-2010 - Frutarom has been snapping up healthy ingredient firms for the last couple of years due...
Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk: Study
02-Feb-2010 - Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in high-risk...
Flaked lentils may boost nutrition content of snack bars
01-Feb-2010 - Formulating snack bars with micro-sized flakes of lentils may boost the folate content of the...
Common thickener may mask polyphenol bitterness
22-Jan-2010 - Formulating foods with the common hydrocolloid carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) may mask the bitter flavour of health-boosting...
Green tea antioxidants more bioavailable than thought?
22-Jan-2010 - The bioavailability of antioxidant catechins from green tea may be more than previously thought, says...
Danes unite to mine infant formula prebiotics
20-Jan-2010 - Danisco and Arla are taking part in a €2.5m+ business/academia research project to isolate and...
EFSA denies sterol/stanol claim expansion appeal
14-Jan-2010 - The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) rejected a submission from a Dutch plant sterol supplements...
Soy protein innovation may lead to functional food gel advances
13-Jan-2010 - Hydrogels made from soy protein could protect functional food ingredients through the gut, tapping the...
Blueberries may boost memory in older adults: Study
11-Jan-2010 - Supplemental blueberries for only 12 weeks may boost memory in older people with early memory...
Cognis boosts its Malaysian presence
07-Jan-2010 - Cognis has set up an affiliate in Malaysia to maximise what it views as the...
Unilever explores vegetarian iron for fortification
04-Jan-2010 - Iron compounds from vegetable origin that mimic iron from animal sources may enhance the bioavailability...
British Heart Foundation survey sparks festive food spat
21-Dec-2009 - UK food manufacturers have slammed the latest report from the British Heart Foundation which alleges...
DSM launches new natural beta-carotene colour
18-Dec-2009 - A new, natural-source beta-carotene formulation for colouring and fortifying food and beverages has been launched...
Dispatches from the NI Health Claims 2010 conference
Trade groups gain long awaited EC health claims hearing
18-Dec-2009 - Europe's leading trade groups are set for a meeting with the European Commission to discuss...
Special Edition: Cranberries
Markets: cranberry goes mainstream
03-Dec-2009 - In the first of a four part special edition focused on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at...
Sausages ideal carriers for eye health ingredients: Study
02-Dec-2009 - Sausages are a suitable carried for lutein, the carotenoid linked to eye health benefits, says...
Weekly comment
Krill conflict could threaten omega-3 potential
30-Nov-2009 - The krill category and the science backing it are still emerging, but there are many...
Inulin-gum mix creams up low-fat custard
30-Nov-2009 - A mixture of inulin and carrageenan may allow the formulation of low-fat custard formulations with...
Chia EU novel foods approval beckons bread deals
27-Nov-2009 - The omega-3 and omega-6 laden ancient grain, chia, has had its European Union novel foods...
Distributor plays up fruits’ technical power
26-Nov-2009 - A newly-formed distributor is offering a slate of fruit and nut ingredients that could provide...
Cognis counts on cost savings to counteract sales drop
25-Nov-2009 - Cost savings initiatives have helped offset steeply declining sales for nutritional and personal care ingredients...
Bakery firms can become recession proof, claim analysts
24-Nov-2009 - Baked good companies should look to discount chains, control distribution, develop a broad product portfolio,...
