Fermented foods are a rich source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are potentially probiotic. But when such foods are consumed, how many LAB become part of the microbiome? The majority of fermented foods – including kefir, yoghurt, and cheese – contain thousands of live lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Several strains of LAB are well-known […]
In a 12-week study in which a cohort of 80 healthy men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 years old supplemented with a highly bioavailable Curcumin (a flavonoid extracted from turmeric) improved working memory while also reducing fatigue and stress reactivity significantly. Assessment took place at baseline, and then at 4 and […]
Functional food and beverages that are seen to improve mental health could be set to be a ‘recession proof’ sector, claims market researcher MMR. It says its new data highlights innovation opportunities as consumers seek new strategies to manage their mental wellbeing. MMR said the COVID-19 epidemic has put mental health in the spotlight with […]
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched its latest enzyme solution for adjunct liquefaction: AMYLEX 6T. The enzyme enables numerous business gains for breweries and distilleries alike, according to DuPont, including the ability to expand into new segments with locally-sourced raw materials, improve productivity, maximize yield, ensure consistent quality and ultimately increase profitability. The move from […]
Acquisition establishes Barry Callebaut’s direct presence and manufacturing capacity in Australia to cater for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The Barry Callebaut Group is set acquire GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving consumer chocolate brands in Australia and New Zealand. In a statement the Group said the […]
A blend of basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, parsley, red pepper, rosemary, thyme and turmeric were used. A new study conducted at Penn State suggests that adding an array of spices to a meal may help reduce inflammation, based on the results of a randomized, controlled study. Participants ate three […]
The pandemic has changed the landscape of how the US looks at health, including supplements. While many used herbal ingredients to boost the immune system and promote health before COVID-19, the demand has skyrocketed. For over 20 years, Farlong has created products using natural and herbal ingredients to promote a healthy and natural life, focusing […]
A medida que el movimiento del estilo de vida saludable se extiende por los EE. UU., nuestro vecino del sur, México, también está en medio de un aumento en la vida saludable. En México, la demanda de productos más saludables ha estado creciendo en los últimos años dado el aumento de la conciencia general sobre […]
La mayor feria internacional de productos orgánicos y agroecología en América Latina, se realizará en Brasil, exhibiendo todo tipo de productos orgánicos y fabricación, atrayendo profesionales, interesados en tendencias y noticias, como visitantes. Paralelamente al evento, importantes profesionales del sector orgánico, de diferentes países, debatirán las tendencias, problemas y oportunidades mundiales de Brasil en el […]
Sprüngli has launched the Grand Cru Absolu, the world’s first chocolate with only two ingredients. The Switzerland-based producer of grand cru chocolate describes the product as an “intense chocolate experience, unlike any other.” Made from Bolivian single-origin cacao beans and juice from the cacao fruit, Sprüngli has unveiled handcrafted dark chocolate truffles and elegant macarons, […]
Industry behemoth Cargill’s health tech arm has signed a multi-year platform agreement with life sciences and microbiome discovery company Eagle Genomics. The collaboration seeks to enable the digital transformation of microbiome and life sciences R&D across Cargill’s global locations. The deployment of the Eagle Genomics’ platform, called e[datascientist], will initially enable Cargill’s Health Technologies business […]
Tate & Lyle has announced a set of ambitious environmental targets including a commitment to cut Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions 20% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Scope 1 and 2 are defined as direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy, respectively. It also […]
With demand surging for wellness products, brands are in unique position to respond to consumer needs. The importance of health in modern society has never been in clearer focus amid the novel coronavirus pandemic that has physically and psychologically afflicted the entire global community. SARS-CoV-2 and the associated respiratory disease COVID-19 represent the gravest public […]
Ingredion has entered into an exclusive commercial agreement with Northern Quinoa Production Corporation (NorQuin) to globally distribute and market NorQuin’s quinoa flours. The company has also concluded a financial agreement, including the option of a future equity investment in NorQuin which will broaden Ingredion’s range of plant-based protein ingredients that are widely sought after by […]
In a human clinical trial, a novel combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei probiotic bacterial strains under the brand name AminoAlta, increase the absorption of key amino acids derived from plant proteins. While most plant proteins are considered to be either “incomplete,” or functionally inferior to the more efficiently-absorbed animal proteins, the disparity between the two […]
