Chrysantis zeaxanthin gets GRAS
Chrysantis announced its branded zeaxanthin has achieved Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status, opening up the potential for the ingredient to be used in a new category of functional food and beverages.
Archives for October 17, 2007
Futureceuticals promotes Vitacherry for anthocyanins
Futureceuticals is beginning to promote its cherry ingredient Vitacherry as an anthocyanin-rich version of the original fruit compounds that can be used in a variety of functional applications.
Northwest picks Tresalbio for omega-3 gummies
Northwest Natural Products has introduced a novel omega-3 product format geared directly at children, containing Valensa International's proprietary chia seed extract.
Obesity report lends weight to nutrigenomics
A shocking report which predicts more than half the population of Britain will be extremely overweight by 2050 could give an incentive for developing personalised nutrition as a tool for cutting obesity.
Pine bark extract boost for blood flow and heart health
Extracts from French maritime pine bark may boost the body's production of nitric oxide - key to better blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles - suggests a new study.