Fibers & carbohydrates

Developer says milling process creates multifunctional chia ingredient

01-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

Chia is a hot superfood. But entrepreneur Angelo Morini saw in its varying quality an opportunity, and his Anutra brand of chia was born.

Beta-glucan from algae: ‘It’s a simpler, more bioavailable, and better priced product’

31-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplement space is showing a lot of interest in algal-derived beta-glucan, and functional foods are next, says the CSO of Algal Scientific Corporation.

CRN talks about the “overfed and undernourished” problem in the US

26-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

There are increasing cases of malnutrition and nutrition deficiencies in a developed country like the US, recent studies report. We chat with an expert to get his analysis.

New product idea? Study used chia and flaxseeds to encapsulate probiotics

23-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

By spray drying, researchers from Chile and Canada encapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium infantis using chia and flaxseed.

Prebiotic purveyor offers test kit to measure shift in microbiome

23-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Isothrive, the manufacturer of a new prebiotic finished product, has teamed with gut flora testing firm UBiome to offer a consumers a way to gauge the product’s effects in their own bodies.

Regular Girl achieves non GMO certification on prebiotic/probiotic supplement

22-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Regular Girl, a supplement that mixes Taiyo’s Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient with probiotics, has met the requirements for a Non GMO Project Verified seal, the ingredient manufacturer announced recently. 

UNPA on the NDI draft guidance: ‘The economic cost to industry could be billions of dollars’

22-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

In addition to the areas that require clarification, the dietary supplement industry should look carefully and cautiously at the revised draft guidance for new dietary ingredient notifications, specifically at the economic impact of the FDA's new...

Self-affirmed GRAS omitted from new NDI draft guidance

18-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The devil is in the detail, and one detail easily missed in the new draft guidance for new dietary ingredient notifications is that self-affirmed GRAS is no longer mentioned as an ‘alternative’ to an NDI notification.

‘We aim to establish Bimuno as a well-recognized & sought after ingredient brand’: Clasado

05-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Clasado – the company behind the Bimuno prebiotic – is offering co-branding opportunities with US customers, while new studies continue to emerge to substantiate the product’s claims.

Adding BCAA to carbs found to have no effect on post-exercise recovery markers

03-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

Combining branched chain amino acids with carbohydrates may not improve post-exercise recovery more than carbs alone, says a new study. However, a leading sports nutrition expert says that protein + carbs are still your best bet in terms of post workout...

Turnkey marketing, claims support packages become point of differentiation for suppliers

02-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient suppliers are increasingly being called upon to present customers with sophisticated, turn-key solutions for claims and marketing support to differentiate themselves and to justify the higher price point of their ingredients.

Soluble corn fiber shows bone health benefits for older women

01-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Doses of soluble corn fiber may boost calcium retention for postmenopausal women by up to 7%, says a new study from Purdue University and Indiana University.

Ingredion EVP on HFCS, next gen stevia, non-GMO, and the gut microbiome

26-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The recent introduction of GMO labeling will bring clarity to the marketplace and create choice for consumers, says the EVP of Global Specialties for Ingredion.

BI Nutraceuticals foresees fiber and bitter drinks to be next trends in functional beverages

25-Jul-2016 By Mary Ellen Shoup

BI Nutraceuticals predicts that its fiber-rich and bitter-tasting ingredients will become as popular as protein currently is in beverage applications.

Review supports the appetite control effects of Taiyo’s Sunfiber

22-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

As little as two grams per day of Sunfiber, Taiyo’s proprietary form of guar fiber, may help reduce calorie intake from snacking by as much as 20%, according to a new review.

Can pistachio hulls be a functional ingredient?

13-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

A new study, funded by the American Pistachio Growers, suggests that even the often discarded hulls of pistachios may find use as a nutraceutical ingredient for its phytochemical properties.

Brand aims to supply 'missing' prebiotic derived from fermented foods

11-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new prebiotic brand aims to bring the benefits of traditionally fermented foods to consumers in a convenient format, a company executive said.

New study explores potential nutritional benefits of Alhydwan seed

11-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of Alhydwan seed—outside of Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, it's relatively unheard of.

Polyphenol and fiber from dried fruit, green tea, may attenuate blood sugar levels

01-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

There has been some evidence that polyphenols inhibit starch-digesting enzymes and fiber delays glucose absorption, lowering the glycemic index of some foods. A new study explores how the addition of polyphenol- and fiber- rich food together in a starchy...

Sunfiber blunts blood sugar spikes among glucose intolerant subjects, study shows

30-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has announced the results of a peer-reviewed pilot study that explores the effect its Sunfiber ingredient has on blunting postprandial blood glucose spikes among glucose intolerant subjects.

Vitamin Shoppe rolls out new pea protein chips by i won! nationwide

28-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

With 20 grams of pea protein a pack, i won! chips are poised to sweep a nation of consumers lured by a plant-based diet and an active lifestyle.

Long chain inulin & chitosan offer probiotic protection: Study

27-Jun-2016 By Natalie Morrison

A coating of long chain inulin and chitosan could offer better protection for probiotics in the gut, say researchers.

Federal GMO labeling bill hailed as 'true compromise,' but critics say it's woefully inadequate

23-Jun-2016 By Elaine Watson

Attempts to reach a federal GMO labeling solution have failed miserably to date. However, a bipartisan deal requiring mandatory GMO labeling (via smartlabels, symbols or as yet undetermined wording) thrashed out in the Senate on Thursday looks like it...

Gut–brain axis linked again to obesity in Yale study

16-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

A mechanism of action that may explain how changes to the gut microbiota cause obesity in humans has been discovered by researchers at Yale University.

Paleo diet linked to faster weight loss, but also lower intake of key micronutrients, study finds

13-Jun-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

New research supports the controversial but long-held belief that the paleo diet, which encourages the consumption of lean meats, healthy fats and no grains, is a more effective way to lose weight quickly compared to a more typically balanced diet of...

CRN: Dietary supplements industry contributes $122 billion, 750K jobs to US economy

08-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The US dietary supplements industry’s contributes over $120 billion to the US economy, or 0.68% of GDP, says a new report.

Psyllium shows satiety benefits: P&G study

06-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Psyllium – a soluble, gel-forming, non-fermented fiber supplement – may help consumers stay fuller for longer, says a new study from scientists at Proctor & Gamble.

Future microbiome studies boosted by ‘multi-omics’ approach

01-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

The combination of multiple ‘omics’ technologies will give greater insights into the gut microbial communities, identifying the populations that inhabit this ecosystem, according to researchers.

Flaxseed supplementation may aid metabolic syndrome management, study finds

26-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Iran found that 30-g brown milled flaxseed daily helped study participants lower their blood markers of metabolic syndrome more than lifestyle changes did alone.

Cranberry players unite

24-May-2016 By Shane Starling

Botanicals firm Diana Food has bought a Canadian start-up to expand its technology and footprint in cranberry and other fruits and pursue novel health domains.

Product strategy expert says palatinose's 'time has come'

16-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

As consumer knowledge about blood sugar level management builds, low-glycaemic sweetener Palatinose could be about to enjoy its day in the sun, according to author and marketing guru Julian Mellentin. 

NBTY donates Pure Protein and Balance Bar to Island Harvest Food Bank

12-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

The supplement giant donated 421,315 pounds of nutrition bars to Island Harvest Food Bank. The bars will go along with meals to Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity.

Grape juice giant Welch’s eyes supplements industry with FruitWorx

10-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

The company says that FruitWorx can offer a new way of delivering the nutritional benefits of grapes, as well as providing combinations with other nutrients through infusion.

Synbiotics show anti-eczema potential for kids: Meta-analysis

09-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

An international team of researchers report that synbiotics are most effective against eczema in children when multiple probiotic strains are combined with prebiotic fibers.

Liquid form of Fibersol soluble fiber can help solve no-cal mouthfeel issues

05-May-2016 By Hank Schultz

Fibersol-2L, a liquid version of the Fibersol line of corn-based fiber ingredients, has been launched by the partnership of Matsutani and Archer Daniels Midland to help solve some of the mouthfeel issues that plague low- and no-calorie beverages and liquid...

3 years, 3 countries, 222 children: Big gut data tracks impact of hygiene on microbiome

02-May-2016 By Will Chu

Gut microbiome development in the early stages of life may explain the rise in autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis, a study reports.  

Fruit d'Or to highlight cranberry probiotic in confection prototype at Healthy & Natural Show

28-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Fruit d’Or is following the lead of some other probiotics suppliers by pushing its LactoCran cranberry seed powder/probiotic combination into the confectionary category.

Taiyo gets non-GMO verification on Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient

22-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has expanded the certification support for its Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient with a Non-GMO Project verification.

Study shows curcumin/fenugreek combo helps relieve work-related stress

18-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows a curcumin/fenugreek combination boosted the quality of life index in a study population suffering from work-related stress.

CRN to launch industry-wide dietary supplement product registry

13-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Board has unanimously authorized the creation of an industry-wide dietary supplement product registry to be launched by the end of the year.

Mind the fibre gap: The case of the vanishing gut microbiome

12-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

Increasing dietary fibre intake may be the best way to regain the microbial biodiversity that has been impaired by the western diet, according to researchers.

10 studies from Experimental Biology that caught our eye Part 2: Omega-3s, lutein and mistletoe

11-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

We continue our coverage of some of the standout studies presented at Experimental Biology 2016 in San Diego. So what did we learn about lutein and cognition, omega-3s and cardiometabolic risk, or mistletoe and muscle loss?

PowerBar targets athletes at large with new product launches

06-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

While previous advertising campaigns were geared towards triathlon athletes and marathoners, PowerBar says that its new product launches and campaigns will target athletes of all sports.

Microbiome modulation shows brain benefits: Mouse data

05-Apr-2016 By Shane STARLING

Altering the gut microbiome has been shown to reduce erosion of nerve cell protection in the brains of mice in an Irish study.

'Social retailing' model used to popularize fiber/probiotic blend

29-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Regular Girl, a prebiotic-probiotic blended product, is debuting on the market via a “social retailing” model that is low risk for retailers and attractive for consumers, the brand holder believes.

Amazon for ingredients: New e-commerce platform rolls out with transparency and factory-direct pricing

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Ingredientsonline.com is promising to change the industry by allowing manufacturers in the US to purchase raw materials directly from overseas factories, providing considerable cost and time savings.

Powder, nutrition bar provider consolidates operations to better serve rapidly changing sports nutrition sphere

09-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Nellson Nutraceutical LLC, a nutrition bar and powder provider, has consolidated manufacturing operations at its Anaheim, CA facility. The company has relocated its headquarters there as well, leading to an overall “enhanced capacity,” according to sales...

Efforts to standardize documentation practices detailed at UNPA meeting

08-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Trying to solve the supply chain issues facing the dietary supplement industry is complicated by the muddled state of documentation practices, but there are efforts underway to address the problem.

Herbalife seeks companies willing to pitch innovative ingredients, products

07-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife has announced an upcoming event in which companies can pitch their new product ideas. The North American Innovation Meeting is set for May 18 and 19 at the company’s Los Angeles office.

Sports nutrition position paper backs off on big protein doses, boosts use of some supplement ingredients

02-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new position paper on sports nutrition takes no sides in the debate about which carbs are best but does take a step toward more focused recommendations for protein amounts and timed delivery. The paper also highlights five supplement ingredient categories...