Probiotic BLIS M18 may improve chances of avoiding new dental caries
Tablets containing BLIS M18 may reduce caries-related risk factors by 30% in children at high-risk for dental caries, says a new study.
Archives for March 30, 2016
Hunger under siege: How UNICEF is tackling malnutrition in Syria
Political neutrality, besieged communities and an escalating amount of mouths to feed. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has a lot to contend with if it is to reach the two million children and mothers it intends to with nutrition products this...
Iron absorption probiotic hits Swedish shelves
Swedish manufacturer Bringwell has launched a probiotic for boosted iron absorption using Probi’s FerroSorb, while a health claim on the ingredient remains under consideration.
special edition - healthy snacking
Crowdfunding bid to drive development of 'entirely new' functional snacks
Carritech Research has launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand commercial development and licensing of its Coldbake process, which enables snacks and biscuits to be produced at lower temperatures than traditional methods.
Hate speech, health speech, health claims & the presumption of guilt
Even those accused of hate speech have greater rights than European health claim makers, argues Dutch author and consultant Bert Schwitters in this guest article.
Novozymes launches Saphera lactase to help lactose-free dairy
Danish-based biotechnology company Novozymes has launched a new product, Saphera, a lactase enzyme that the company says sets a new standard for production and quality of a wide range of lactose-free products.
Protein-based nutrient sensor could provoke calorie burning in obesity battle: Study
A group of proteins called mTORC1 that sense nutrient levels could hold the key to providing a viable method to target metabolic disorders such as obesity.
"The good thing about this is that DNA doesn’t lie.”
DNA seaweed authentication test launched in UK
UK bulk seaweed ingredient supplier Seaweed & Co has teamed with Geneius Laboratories to develop a DNA-based seaweed certification test after working together for five months.
Adams Foods takes on Ornua name
UK-based Adams Foods and Adams Food Ingredients have changed their names to reflect their parent company, Ornua.