Archives for April 14, 2010

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High-antioxidant superfruit plum to reach US consumers

By Mike Stones

An Australian company is close to concluding a deal with US partners that will result in the distribution of a plum to be marketed as a high-antioxidant fresh fruit variety and as a nutraceutical ingredient.

Special Edition: Joint Health

Glucosamine market reaching maturity

By Jane Byrne

In the first part of a special edition on joint health, Nutraingredients.com looks at the market for the ingredient that far outpaces the others in the pack - glucosamine.

Danone withdraws marquee probiotic health claims (again)

By Shane Starling

Almost a year to the day after Danone first withdrew submissions for its best-selling probiotic yoghurts from the European Union health claims system, the French dairy giant has pulled its claims from the system once again.

Lutein plus vitamin A may slow vision loss: Study

By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of lutein in combination with vitamin A may slow vision loss associated with retinitis pigmentosa, according to the results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial.

New high-fibre wholegrain flour for European market

By Mike Stones

Hi-maize Wholegrain is a new high-fibre, nutrient-dense ingredient, including protein, vitamins and minerals, which delivers a range of health benefits, according to manufacturer National Starch.