Archives for June 7, 2012

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

Kaneka oils CoQ10 market without heart health claims

Japanese CoEnzymeQ10 leader, Kaneka, is finding success in new product formats like olive oil for the heart health nutrient, even as its health claims have joined the long list of rebuttals under the EU’s new uber-strict system.

Pomegranate peel extract shows prebiotic potential

Polyphenol-rich extracts from pomegranate peel may selectively enhance the growth of potentially beneficial gut bacteria, suggesting prebiotic activity for the extract, says a new study.

Food for thought? Soy protein may not benefit brain functions

Soy proteins may not help in the maintenance of cognitive function in older women as previously suggested, warns new research.

EFSA health claim opinion

Baffled and rejected lutein players: 'EFSA did not evaluate our eye claim'

Lutein partners DSM and Kemin may submit an article 13.5 lutein-eye health claim dossier after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) this week rejected the carotenoid for the third time – but first they want EFSA to explain why it changed the claim...

We don’t see Palatinose as a stevia rival – BENEO

Beneo has told BeverageDaily.com that it does not regard ‘next generation sugar’ Palatinose as a stevia rival, while US energy and sports drinks are leading the way in terms of uptake.