New technology targets botanical standardization
Indian firm Avesthagen has developed a new system it claims would allow for the accurate standardization of botanical supplements.
Archives for January 10, 2008
Digestion to take over from heart health, report claims
The increasing use of probiotics and antioxidants will continue to develop in 2008 but products positioned at heart health will not perform so well, a report has said.
Rice bran to be used for diabetes, arthritis, immunity
NutraCea and HerbalScience Singapore will join forces to create a new company for the development of functional food ingredients derived from stabilized rice bran.
Superfruit taste, health will over-ride sourcing worries
The superfruits trend is set to endure for the long term, according to a Datamonitor analyst, as consumers will prioritise their own health over environmental concerns like food miles and carbon footprint.
Pomegranate flower extracts also show heart benefits
Extracts from the flower of pomegranates may reduce the lesions associated with artery hardening by 70 per cent, higher than levels observed by the juice, suggests new research.
Edible antifreeze to offer ice cream advances
Tasteless and edible antifreeze proteins could prevent the formation of ice crystals in ice cream, and maintain the smooth, silky texture, reports research from the US.
Organic group funds 'seed to shelf' sustainability schemes
A leading organic dairy processor in the US has announced a new research initiative for reducing its carbon footprint, as part of a new funding program designed to improve efficiency in sustainable production.