Omega-3 ALA: Industry reacts to review
Following publication of a review that said the omega-3 from plant sources, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), has been overlooked and misunderstood, industry sources have reacted.
Archives for June 26, 2008
Probiotic supplements target Chinese consumers
A Chinese probiotics specialist is hoping to tap China's burgeoning middle class by inking a deal that will see its specialist probiotic strains used in a range of dietary supplements.
Natural sweetener race hots up with Nutrinova break-through
Nutrinova has announced progress in its mission to identify compounds that could yield new natural sweeteners for the food and beverage industry, in collaboration with BRAIN.
NutraCea takes rice bran oil production to China
NutraCea has announced plans to construct the largest rice bran oil refinery in the world, a move that comes just months after the firm entered the edible oil market.
Aloe vera thriving despite lack of science
The adage goes that if an ingredient is to gain favour with food and supplement makers as well as the public it should first get its scientific house in order.
Zeaxanthin science falls short for safe supplements use
The use of rising eye health phytonutrient, zeaxanthin, in food supplements in doses of up to 20mg has been rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Blending cardiology with cooking
If heart healthy jambalaya sounds too good to be true, think again. Careful selection of ingredients can make any food heart healthy, without affecting the flavor, says Dr Richard Collins, MD, the Cooking Cardiologist.