Diet rich in sulfur amino acids may aid bowel healing
16-Nov-2009 - A higher intake of sulfur-containing amino acids like cysteine following intestinal surgery might aid healthy...
White bean derived supplement may lower GI of bread
13-Nov-2009 - The glycemic index (GI) of foods could be reduced through the intake of a white...
Weekly comment
Life in a European health claims wasteland
09-Nov-2009 - Ka-CHING! Hear that? No it’s not the sound of overflowing cash registers as consumers throw...
New NI lycopene targets beverages and bars
09-Nov-2009 - BASF is building the use of its nature identical lycopene by introducing a new cold-water...
Gelatin plus soy protein may mask bitter taste of caseins
05-Nov-2009 - Bitter-tasting casein hydrolysates may find more applications if spray-dried with gelatine and soy protein...
Bioscience brings growth for Chr Hansen
04-Nov-2009 - Chr Hansen’s refocus on bioscience over the last four years, and a pipeline of new...
‘Lumpy micro-rods’ to enrich and structure food foams
03-Nov-2009 - Simple micro-rods made from food grade polymers can not only stabilise food foams, but...
Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health
03-Nov-2009 - Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood...
Processed food could have role in depression, says study
02-Nov-2009 - People reporting a high consumption of processed foods could be more likely to experience depression...
Talking point
Will health claims doom innovation in Europe?
30-Oct-2009 - Hope that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) might moderate its clinical-trial weighted approach for...
Rooibus extract may boost acai's health punch
29-Oct-2009 - Formulating açai products with extracts from rooibus tea may enhance the colour and improve the...
Review pinpoints opportunities for pulse fractions
26-Oct-2009 - A new review of the nutritional and functional properties of pulses and their constituents emphasises...
Consumer response to health claims varies by country: Study
23-Oct-2009 - Italians are unswayed by healthy messages and images on foods, whereas the Finnish respond to...
Study fails to find omega 3 benefit for depression
22-Oct-2009 - New research, contrary to previous studies, shows augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid...
Natural demand means ongoing growth for Naturex
22-Oct-2009 - Naturex is expecting the natural trend to deliver a slight increase in revenues this year,...
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
20-Oct-2009 - A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function...
Shoppers still prepared to pay for healthier foods, says research
19-Oct-2009 - Consumers are prepared to pay more for foods that note health attributes on packs, and...
Immune boosting product now low cost, says developer
16-Oct-2009 - A new process for the production of the human milk oligosaccharide Fucosyllactose that allows for...
CoQ10 may protect against obesity problems: Study
15-Oct-2009 - Supplements of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may protect or retard the development of fatty liver related...
Green tea extracts may slow smokers’ lung damage
14-Oct-2009 - Daily consumption of a Chinese green tea extract may slow the damage of cigarette smoke...
Novel foods rules harm development, report
13-Oct-2009 - Novel food regulation functions as an unintentional trade barrier to heritage foods and affects supply...
Friendly bacteria may blunt fibre’s anti-nutrient actions
12-Oct-2009 - Formulating bread with Bifidobacterium strains may reduce levels of a compound in high-fibre bread thought...
Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats
09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications...
Med-style diet may battle depression
06-Oct-2009 - Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may...
Omega-3 cheese: All the benefits of fish without the smell
30-Sep-2009 - Encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids in milk proteins may protect the fish-derived ingredients from oxidation, and...
