With metabolic diseases on rise, there is a need to find novel ways to combat them and protect against diet-induced obesity. Recently a team of researchers exploring the role of flaxseed fibers on gut microbiota discovered that the fermentation of the fibers shows potential for improving metabolic health. Prior to initiating the study, the researchers […]
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance. With obesity a worldwide epidemic, we spoke to Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation, about how these […]
Zinc, a trace mineral important to human health, may play an important role in helping to protect the body against oxidative stress. A team of researchers from Auburn University and the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg discovered that when zinc is taken together with a hydroquinone group found in foods like wine, tea, coffee, and chocolate the […]
With more consumers, and therefore more companies, seeking to eliminate the presence of acrylamide in food and beverage products due to carcinogenic concerns, two companies have introduced a new yeast ingredient that can help formulators reduce acrylamide content by up to 90%. Flavors and ingredients firm Kerry (Naas, Ireland) has partnered with Renaissance BioScience, a […]
A recently discovered tea plant, which grows wild in the mountains of China, could provide many of the health benefits associated with regular brewed teas without delivering a boost of caffeine, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Lead researcher Liang Chen and his team discovered the varietal, called […]
Consumers say exercising (48%) is more worth the effort than eating healthy (31%). As Americans look to start 2019 off on the right foot, it seems this year’s resolutions are more likely to see consumers hitting the gym than improving the quality of their diets. While consumers recognize the importance of a healthy diet, with […]
Consumers demand a range of natural products that deliver health benefits in convenient formats. Looking for convenient, on-the-go nutrition or an indulgent treat—or sometimes both—consumers reach for snacks, on average, about 2.5 times a day, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, IL. Overall, 49% of eating occasions involve snacks, according to the Hartman Group, […]
Recommendations for healthy eating based on sustainable food choices have been published by the World Health Organization (WHO): “Food manufacturers have a big role at all levels,” says the director of nutrition for health and development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), few dietary guidelines exist that take sustainability into account. Its recently published […]
We all know that fiber is good for us, and now University of Illinois (U of I) researchers have added a new reason to consume it, perhaps particularly for older individuals. A study published recently in the journal Frontiers in Immunology that brought together scientists from the university’s neuroscience, nutrition, animal sciences, and kinesiology departments […]
A study published in the BMJ suggests that strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories. The researchers recruited 234 overweight and obese adults for a “run-in” phase, with the goal of losing about 12% of their weight over 10 weeks. Their diets were low-calorie and had moderate amounts […]
Better Juice has developed innovative technology which converts sugars to fibers thereby reducing the load of simple sugars in orange juice. The patent-pending enzymatic technology uses all-natural ingredients to convert monosaccharides and disaccharides (fructose, glucose, and sucrose) into prebiotic and other non-digestible fibers and sugars while keeping the juicy flavor of the beverage. Popular juices, […]
For more than 40 years, SlimFast has pioneered a range of products in the weight management and health & wellness sector. Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, has signed an agreement with the owners of KSF Holdings LLP and HNS Intermediate Corporation who collectively own SlimFast and other brands, to acquire such entities for $350 […]
The global natural food colors market size is anticipated to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2025. It is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% from 2017 to 2025. Health benefits associated with natural food colors coupled with stringent regulations concerning their application in consumables are major factors driving market growth. Europe and North America […]
Nestlé USA today kicked off three of its newest partnerships as part of the TERRA Food & Agriculture Accelerator founded by RocketSpace and Rabobank. The program, which brings together innovators from both large corporations and emerging growth companies, announced the participants of its third cohort last week. Nestlé is proud to be working with Jackson’s […]
Clean label, free from and GMO-free claims continue to trend in Mexico, as the food sector enjoys strong growth, spurring strong research and development in this dynamic sector. The new product data comes as the food industry from Mexico and beyond prepares for the FoodTech Summit & Expo, which will take place next week. “No […]
