EFSA rejects Echinacea extract and anxiety claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a health claim application from two Hungarian companies for an Echinacea root extract and the reduction of anxiety.
Archives for January 12, 2016
EFSA panel says UV-treated milk is safe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has delivered its opinion on ultra-violet (UV)-treated milk, and it concludes that the dairy product is safe for the target group, which is the general...
Chitosan may help weight management: Human data
Supplements of chitosan derived from fungus may help reduce body weight and BMI in overweight subjects, says a new study from Belgium and India.
Food-based probiotic may inhibit pneumonia-causing bacterial growth
A probiotic found in foods such as yoghurt and miso soup has been found to inhibit the development of a pathogen that causes middle ear infections in children and pneumonia, a study has shown.
Whey dairy poised for huge growth in coming years
Recent reports showcase the extremely bright future of whey as a dairy ingredient, specifically as a means of consumers staying healthy and active.
Inulin-enriched coffee product may keep hunger at bay: Study
Drinking a coffee enriched with inulin may reduce feelings of hunger and boost satiety, says a new study from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Insect protein makes a jump to the gourmet aisle with Jimini's apéritif snacks
While most insect products focus on hiding the insect content by using flours, French start-up Entoma sells Jimini's whole, spiced insects as a gourmet apéritif snack – a gamble that has paid off as they featured in Mintel's most innovative food products...
Tereos to spend €0.5m to resubmit rejected 'normal defecation' claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected Tereos Syral’s health claim application for short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) from sucrose and the maintenance of normal defecation – but the company said it is ready to invest big money to...
Dispatches from FiE, Paris
Smart combinations: Juices blend fruit and vegetable ingredients for nutritional punch and flavor appeal
Vegetable ingredients may boost the nutritional content of beverages: but when it comes to taste, it’s the fruit flavor that continues to appeal to a mass audience.