Japanese dairy firm obtains GRAS notice for 1960’s probiotic
11-Mar-2010 - Morinaga Milk Industry has obtained GRAS with FDA non-objection for a probiotic strain that the...
Gut health linked to excessive weight gain during pregnancy
10-Mar-2010 - The link between gut microflora populations and weight may also extend to pregnancy, with a...
Heart health ingredient benefits weight management and digestion
03-Mar-2010 - A new hearth health fiber ingredient made from vegetarian sources may also benefit weight management...
Cranberry waste may lead to alternative ingredients
26-Feb-2010 - Cranberry pomace, a by-product of the juicing process, may be extruded to produce a range...
Nestle: Chocolate may benefit gut health and metabolism
26-Feb-2010 - A daily treat of dark chocolate for only two weeks may change metabolism in healthy,...
US functional beverage growth slows: Mintel
18-Feb-2010 - A cooling in the market for energy drinks and fortified waters have contributed to a...
Rye beats laxatives for constipation relief: Study
12-Feb-2010 - Consumption of fibre-rich rye bread may ease constipation and perform commercial laxatives, according to a...
Vitamin D may protect against Crohn’s disease
29-Jan-2010 - Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease, suggest results...
Yakult to commence US production in 2012
26-Jan-2010 - Japanese probiotics pioneer, Yakult Honsha, will commence manufacturing its little probiotic dairy bottles in the...
Inulin could speed up baking time for breads, study
26-Jan-2010 - Adding inulin to white breads increases its nutrition quality but also accelerates the baking process...
Danisco enters niche probiotic juice category
21-Jan-2010 - Beverage manufacturers seeking to extend their health and wellness portfolio can now incorporate a clinical...
Nestle opens biscuit research centre in Chile
05-Jan-2010 - Nestle has opened a new research and development centre in Chile to help the company...
St John’s wort not effective for IBS: Study
05-Jan-2010 - Daily supplements of St John’s wort are not effective for improving symptoms of irritable bowel...
Special Edition: Cranberries
Regulation: Making claims on cranberry's future
08-Dec-2009 - For a fruit that has had more science conducted on it than most, it is...
Special edition: Cranberries
Science: The pick of cranberry’s health benefits
07-Dec-2009 - In the third part of our special series on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the science...
Special Edition: Cranberries
Markets: cranberry goes mainstream
03-Dec-2009 - In the first of a four part special edition focused on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at...
Probiotic research needed to fulfill gut health potential
02-Dec-2009 - Probiotics should be considered as living drugs rather than “simple good bacteria” in order to...
Calcium and vit D show promise for colorectal health
02-Dec-2009 - Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may promote the health of the cells in the...
Inulin-rich chicory extract passes tolerance test
01-Dec-2009 - An inulin-rich extract that also contains polyphenols and other bioactive compound is very well tolerated,...
Gut microflora and obesity: Study highlights potential for pre-, probiotics
12-Nov-2009 - US researchers have successfully transferred gut bacteria from obese humans to germ-free mice, a breakthrough...
Danisco’s Madison plant expansion underway
09-Nov-2009 - Danisco has started expansion of its cultures plant in Madison, Wisconsin, which it says responds...
'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life
06-Nov-2009 - A 'unique' combination of a probiotic and omega-3 fish oil offers greater shelf life and...
Human nutrition business born from animal health firm
04-Nov-2009 - Animal nutrition and health company Novus International is branching out into human health with the...
Beneo-Orafti offers organic inulin for US market
30-Oct-2009 - Beneo-Orafti has launched a liquid organic fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) called L58, offering companies a prebiotic ingredient...
Grants offered for keen young probiotics researchers
30-Oct-2009 - Companies active in the probiotics field are aiming to expand scientific knowledge of the relationship...
