Celiacs may benefit from antioxidant supplements
Sufferers of celiac disease have significantly reduced antioxidant capacity, says a new study, and could need natural antioxidants and appropriate dietary supplements.
Archives for September 14, 2009
Ecological Food Manufacturers Association seeks members
Helping food companies meet growing demands for foods and beverages that are safe, nutritious and ecological is the aim of the new Ecological Food Manufacturers Association (EFMA).
Special edition: Market insights
Mintel: Preparing for a functional foods turnaround
The intrinsic health benefits of foods are likely to become a key focus of functional food growth in Europe as industry prepares for a major shift in the coming year. As part of a special NutraIngredients series canvassing analyst insight, Mintel tells...
Apple extracts offer antioxidant promise
Apple cracking specialist Val de Vire Bioactives has developed a natural antioxidant extract for the functional beverages market.
Danes debut healthy ingredients database
A Danish start-up has launched a database of healthy food ingredients and active molecules that food, drink and food supplements manufacturers can tap into when researching and sourcing ingredients.
Snack Size Science: Soy’s promise for long-life
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at the potential of soy to slow the ageing process and extend lifespan.
Antioxidant-rich melon extract may ease stress, fatigue
Daily consumption of a melon extract rich in the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) may relieve stress and fatigue, suggest findings from a French study.
EFSA botanicals advice does not consider QC, says EHPM
The guidance on the safety of botanicals published last week by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) does not take into consideration quality control measures industry has taken to address safety concerns, according to an EU trade group.