New prebiotic fibre for European food makers
Swiss marketing group DKSH introduced a new fibre to the European market last week, which could steal sales of the increasingly popular ingredient inulin.
Archives for May 18, 2004
Infant formula may be playing a role in adult disease
New research appears to lend weight to the theory that rapid growth in infancy, boosted by enriched infant formulas, might increase the risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, say UK-based scientists.
Scientists renew call for folic acid fortification
Only about 25 per cent of women in many countries voluntarily take folic acid tablets before conception, say Australian researchers, despite evidence to show that adequate levels of the nutrient could halve the risk of neural tube defects in offspring.
Lonza offers slow release niacin for cholesterol-lowering products
Swiss chemicals group Lonza has launched a slow release niacin that almost eliminates the skin flushing commonly seen with the standard vitamin.
New vegetables could be alternative to marine fatty acids
British researchers have created a vegetable with high levels of healthy fatty acids, normally found only in fish and poultry products.
Frutarom benefits from Flachsmann merger
Israeli flavours and ingredients group Frutarom benefited from the recent merger with Swiss counterpart Flachsmann to post a 55 per cent increase in first quarter sales. Growth in the functional foods sector also contributed to the strong Q1 growth.
Natraceutical looks to men's health market
Spanish company Natraceutical has developed a range of products that can be sold directly to the consumer in a bid to kickstart sales of a line inspired by the Mediterranean diet. It includes a plant extract to rival the popular supplement saw palmetto.
Coca leaf, next energy-boosting ingredient?
Coca producers in Peru are creating a new application for the plant in energy drinks and health foods, steering their industry away from the drugs trade, according to a report.