Cargill wins EU novel foods approval for omega-6 form ARA
Cargill is celebrating the European Union approval of a Mortierella alpine, algae fermented arachidonic acid (ARA)-rich oil, to be used in infant formula and formula for older children.
Archives for January 4, 2012
Top 10 nutrition trends include ‘naturality’, energy and joints
‘Naturality’, energy and muscle, bone and joint health will be among the top 10 food, nutrition and health trends for 2012, according to a report just published by New Nutrition Business.
Micronutrient combination may boost male fertility: Study
A combination of eight micronutrients may boost sperm quality and enhance the chance of conception, suggests new data from Austria.
Lupin flour can improve nutritional value of muffins, study finds
Replacing wheat flour with lupin flour by up to 30% can increase protein and dietary fibre content without affecting taste, colour, texture and flavour, according to researchers in Australia.
Coca-Cola in hot Vitaminwater over claims (again)
Vitaminwater, the enhanced water brand Coca-Cola acquired when it paid $4.2bn for New York-based Glaceau in 2007, has come under fire for its claim-making once again, this time in the UK.
Victory for Powerade in Jessica Ennis advertising standards scrap
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected complaints against Coca-Cola brand Powerade which claimed the firm’s hydration claims – backed by UK Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis – were unjustified.
Calories alone, not protein, responsible for body fat increases, says research
Calorie consumption alone is responsible for increase in body fat, whilst protein intake may contribute to changes in energy expenditure, according to new research.