DSM files patent for stevia as cognitive health ingredient
05-Aug-2009 - Stevia extracts may boost brain function and tap growing interest in natural ingredients for cognitive...
Soy protein plus pectin may mask bitter taste of casein
05-Aug-2009 - A combination of soy protein isolate and pectin may be a bitter taste masker for...
Lecithin additive may find health niche
31-Jul-2009 - A component of the common food additive lecithin my help the liver process fat and...
New blend makes antioxidant rich chocolate easier to create, says Wild
31-Jul-2009 - Wild has launched a blend of plant extracts to help chocolate manufacturers create antioxidant rich...
Probiotics may reduce cold and 'flu symptoms for children
30-Jul-2009 - A daily supplement of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains may reduce the incidence of cold and...
Colour-protein mix gives glimpse of functional emulsions future
29-Jul-2009 - Combining carotenoids with protein may lead to stable emulsions with desirable colour and nutritional content,...
Prebiotic follow-on formula ads censored in UK
23-Jul-2009 - The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Nutricia-owned Milupa over adverts promoting its...
Omega-3 linked to lower body weight: Study
21-Jul-2009 - Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA is linked to...
Martek wins omega-3 EU Novel Foods approval
17-Jul-2009 - Global DHA leader, Martek Biosciences, has gained a draft European Union Novel Foods...
Pre-, probiotics combo may reduce food allergy: Danone study
16-Jul-2009 - A supplement combining a prebiotic fibre and a probiotic strain may reduce allergic responses...
EFSA prepares to publish omega-3 reference intake values
09-Jul-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is due to release an opinion as early...
Dispatches from EUSTAS stevia symposium
German-speaking countries show huge stevia interest
08-Jul-2009 - Interest in stevia has remained high in Germany despite the plant being outlawed under novel...
Modified gum arabic may boost heart health
08-Jul-2009 - The modified gum arabic product 'SuperGum' may reduce blood pressure, even in people with normal...
Science grows for xylitol’s tooth health benefits
07-Jul-2009 - Formulating products with xylitol may reduce the development of tooth decay, according to a...
NZ company eyes European markets for venom-spiked honey
06-Jul-2009 - A New Zealand company has applied to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for...
Review finds no effect of soy on testosterone
30-Jun-2009 - A review of 15 studies into the influence of soy proteins or isoflavones on...
Silliker buys French firm for more healthy food research
26-Jun-2009 - Silliker is building clout in the provision of food clinical studies with the acquisition of...
No additional weight loss with CLA, arginine combo: Rat study
25-Jun-2009 - Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and L-arginine consumed together have separate but not additive effects on...
Healthier mayonnaise passes consumer taste test: Study
25-Jun-2009 - Rice bran oil and soy protein concentrate could be used by mayonnaise manufacturers to...
Fibre-enriched pasta beats tradition in taste test
23-Jun-2009 - A resistant starch-rich powder from unripe banana could boost the nutritional content of pasta,...
Open innovation speeding health and wellness transition
19-Jun-2009 - Opening up the innovation process to outside expertise is increaingly seen as a way to...
Dispatches from IFT
Super fruit expertise opens up super veggie potential
12-Jun-2009 - Expertise garnered from studying super fruit is opening up possibilities to make super veggies. NZ...
Lycopene-enriched hamburgers pass taste test
11-Jun-2009 - Tomato peel may enhance the nutritional profile of hamburgers with a dose of 4.9...
Grape seed may boost health and safety profile of bread
04-Jun-2009 - Addition of a grape seed extract to bread may not only increase the antioxidant...
Fatty formulation may boost feeling of fullness
03-Jun-2009 - Oil-in-water emulsions formulated to improve their stability in the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach...
