Novel fibers may blunt blood sugar spikes
Formulating foods with a novel functional fibers may reduce blood sugar spikes after eating, according to a new study.
Archives for October 7, 2010
UK health claims expert criticises EFSA methodologies
A UK-based health claims expert says the European Food Safety Authority’s interpretation of the European Union 2006 nutrition and health claims regulation is too narrow and straying from its intention.
Merck launches new allergy ingredient in South Africa
Merck Consumer Health has launched its allergy relief ingredient Lectranal in South Africa after signing a distribution agreement with Croatian functional ingredients company Milsing.
Malta hosts second immunity ingredients conference
Malta will host the second World Congress on Immunity Ingredients on October 28 where a science-led programme focusing on antioxidants, prebiotics and probiotics will unfold.
Snack Size Science: Probiotics for dummies
NutraIngredient’s Snack Size Science brings you the week's top science every two weeks. This week we look at how probiotics may help keep babies healthy. A healthy baby is a happy baby.