Novel fibers show bone health potential: Study
Dextrin and soluble fibers from corn may boost bone mineral content and offer a novel ingredient for the bone health market, suggests a study from Tate & Lyle and Purdue.
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Sweet pepper compounds show weight management power
Capsinoids, non-pungent compounds in sweet pepper, may boost energy use by promoting the use of fat as the energy source, suggests a new study from Canada.
French fish advice balances omega-3 against contaminants
New consumer advice on fish consumption has been issued by French food, environment and public health agency ANSES, geared towards ensuring adequate omega-3 intake whilst avoiding excessive exposure to contaminants.
EFSA dismisses omega-3 cognitive claim appeal
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there are no grounds for amending the omega-3 cognitive function health claim rejection it issued to UK omega-3 supplements brand, Equazen Eye Q, in February.
James White secures new listings for beetroot shots
The firm behind heart-friendly beetroot juice Beet It has secured new retail listings for its ‘one-shot’ 70ml packs after a successful launch in Holland & Barrett.
Health claims legal challenge remains a possibility
In the fourth excerpt from a NutraIngredients health claims roundtable, our experts discuss the possibility that the 2006 nutrition and health claims regulation may end up being challenged in an institution like the European Court of Justice.