Seaweed extract claimed to remove calcium problem in desserts
A seaweed extract for both dairy and non-dairy desserts that doesn’t interact with calcium debuted at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), which took place in Frankfurt at the end of November.
Archives for December 13, 2017
Ashland’s new business unit prepped to create ‘a global presence in the nutraceutical/food market,’ says VP
Global chemical firm Ashland is now squarely positioned to strengthen its presence in the nutraceutical market after setting up a new business unit, called Ashland Health and Wellness, dedicated to food, beverage, and nutraceuticals.
Quinoa compounds may boost ‘healthspan’ and slow aging: Study
Specific phytochemicals in quinoa may contribute to slowing aging and improved metabolic health, suggests new data from a study in nematodes (C. elegans).
Omega-3 enriched chicken and eggs boost health: study
Eating chicken and eggs fortified with omega-3 has been associated with a series of health benefits, according to a pioneering study.
Could soy and cruciferous vegetables reduce breast cancer treatment side effects?
Consumption of soy food and cruciferous vegetables may be linked to reductions in some treatment-related symptoms in breast cancer survivors, say researchers.
Shopping vouchers could coax mums into ditching infant formula for breastfeeding
Offering new mothers shopping vouchers may increase low breastfeeding rates, suggests new research from the UK - which has some of the lowest breastfeeding levels in the world.
Epsom Salts may protect against cerebral palsy in preterm infants: Meta-analysis
Maternal magnesium sulphate supplementation could reduce the risk of death in pre-term babies and lowers their likelihood of developing cerebral palsy (CP), new data suggests.
Indian manufacturer Kapiva targets growth through 'modernised' ayurveda
Kolkata-based healthcare start-up Kapiva Ayurveda is looking to expand across Asia and North America, with Hong Kong and Canada next on its list after its success in Singapore and the US.