Archives for February 19, 2003

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Bread, gut-health claim approved

A panel of Dutch scientific experts has positively approved Bakkerij Veenhuis' request for a health claim for the Vitaalbrood Flora range of bread products containing Sensus' Frutafit inulin.

Natural launches vitamin K2 ingredient

Natural Inc., the US-based subsidiary of Norway's Natural group, has launched Natto K2, a new ingredient high in vitamin K2, made from natto, a traditional Japanese product consisting of fermented soya beans.

Keeping dieters dieting the key to market growth

The diet foods market across Europe continues to grow, but increasing consumer disillusionment about the effectiveness of dieting could curb growth in the future unless manufacturers and retailers get the right nutrition message across, claims a new...

Healthier bread on the way?

Research now underway will provide the means to develop novel forms of bread, and other foods, which contain increased amounts of soluble fibre, making them far healthier than they currently are.