Lifelong prebiotic supplements may enhance survival: rat study
Lifelong supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose may extend lifespan by over 30 per cent, according to a new animal study from France.
Archives for April 23, 2008
Rice bran tipped for debut in new European markets
NutraCea is expecting to see its first sales of stabilised rice bran in Central and Eastern Europe following this week's FiCEE trade show, where the ingredient has been warmly received for its potential to reduce manufacturers' costs.
Cargill cranks up European operations with Polish expansion
Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday completed the expansion of its Polish wheat processing facility, designed to meet consumer demand across the European bloc.
Special edition: Probiotic regulations and claims
IPA event examines probiotic health claims in the US
A recent conference on probiotics provided an overview of the global regulatory status of the bacteria, as well as the health claims that can be associated with these on different markets. In the first article in a series, NutraIngredients-USA.com...
Texture of low-fat ice cream boosted by prebiotics
The prebiotic inulin may enhance the texture of probiotic ice-cream, resulting in a potentially health friendly summer snack, according to new research.
Omega-3 and bipolar disorders: Jurys still out
More well-designed studies are required before any conclusions can be drawn on the benefits of omega-3 for people with bipolar disorders, University of Oxford researchers have reported after reviewing the literature.
Chinese flax gains international patent, targets foods
Biogin Biochemicals has received a patent for its standardized flax seed extract, AlaLife Flax Lignan, as the Chinese botanicals supplier bids to develop its international presence in the foods, beverages and cosmeceuticals sectors.
Ocean Spray ITC sees sales soar in CEE
Ocean Spray ITG has revealed extraordinary growth for its products in Poland in the last few years - a phenomenon attributed to growing health awareness, spending power, and a pre-existing berry culture.