US scientists have designed an edible film made from natural
ingredients that protects foods coated in the material from
spoiling. The film can also hold vitamins and other nutrients
within it to boost the nutritional value of the...
Probiotics in capsule form have been around for a few years, as
dietary supplement manufacturers seek to take advantage of the
growing awareness of their beneficial effect on gut health. But
some consumers do not like taking capsules,...
US water-soluble films company MonoSol has bought the UK division
of Aquafilm, giving it access to substantial manufacturing
capabilities in Europe and its range of edible films.
UK company BioProgress, which makes cellulose-based films for
coating tablets and capsules, is making an acquisition in the US
that gives it access to dissolving 'in the mouth' films for retail
consumer products, such as...
A US company says it has launched the first dietary supplement that
preserves the natural antioxidant molecules found in red wine,
making it a suitable alternative for teetotallers.
Californian supplement manufacturer Source Naturals is promoting an
improved version of its phosphatidyl serine (PS) soft gels, with
the claim that the product contains the most shelf-stable PS
available.
Degussa BioActives has improved its phosphatidylserine (PS) formula
for soft gel applications, after research by its R&D team found
possible interactions between the soft gel capsule and its PS
filling.
German sweeteners firm Nutrinova reports on new research showing
how sweeteners used in hot drinks can alter the flavour profile.
The results allow the company to provide sweetener manufacturers
with useful guidance, it says.
French starch ingredients company Cerestar Food & Pharma
Specialties Europe, a business unit of US agri-giant Cargill, has
added a new spray-dried n-OSA starch to its C*EmCap product range.
"We don't just sell capsules, we sell a whole service," a
spokesperson for Capsugel told NutraIngredients.com this week at
the Vitafoods International trade fair.
US premix company Watson Foods has designed a new concept to
showcase its edible film strips, a novel delivery system which
could be applied to functional ingredients and vitamins. Visitors
at Vitafoods have been testing the PEPPYmint...
Balchem reported a small rise in net sales, up 3 per cent, during
the first quarter of 2003, although sales in its Encapsulated
products segment dropped, owing to the current difficult economy
for the food industry.
Balchem Encapsulates said it will now be offering only USP-grade
choline chloride and choline bitartrate to customers. The company's
products have received a quality recognition from the United States
Pharmacopeia (USP) which...
There are many possibilities in terms of communication within the European Union and several regulations to check. Food Chain ID's expert will review...
The organic food market has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, providing a major opportunity for food brands and manufacturers to tap...