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Functional foods are generally defined as products imbued with additional nutrients with health-promoting properties. But the industry needs to be wary of foods that present no actual health benefit from piggy-backing on the popularity of the category...
Fuji Chemical Industry has been granted a US patent for the use of astaxanthin to reduce inflammation, enabling the manufacturer to further strengthen its position in the market.
Raisio is bolstering the global presence of its Benecol brand, cooperating with food group ülker to introduce cholesterol-reducing yoghurt, drinkable yoghurt, milk and margarine products in Turkey.
The antioxidants vitamin E and alpha-lipoic acid slowed the loss of sight from retinitis pigmentosa in mouse models - yet more evidence linking antioxidants to improved eye health.
Europe's leading food manufacturers and retailers are expected to announce they plan to shun soy grown illegally in the Amazon that is resulting in depletion of the rainforest.
Blue California is introducing a new, water-soluble form of Biolut lutein made possible by microencapsulation technology, which extends the uses of the company's branded ingredient to chewable, effervescent and uncoated supplements, foods, beverages...
Regular consumption of chilli pepper could improve control of insulin levels after eating, helping obese people and diabetics manage their levels, says research from Australia.