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Beta glucan; Touchi win novel foods approval

A yeast beta glucan ingredient called Wellmune WGP and a fermented black bean extract have won novel foods approval for use in foods, drinks and food supplements from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

“Proven” leads the EU’s top 10 health trends

By Mike Stones

The term “Proven,” leads a list of 10 emerging trends that will influence new product activity in the nutrition and functional foods sectors this year, according to Innova Market Insights.