Soluble fibers may curb hunger and counter inflammation in overweight people: Human data
Prebiotic supplements may reduce appetite, food intake, and inflammation in overweight adults, says a new study from France.
Archives for July 20, 2015
NASA food science: Complete nutrition, emerging technologies, and the Mission to Mars
NASA is exploring all forms of cutting edge technology, from 3D printing to high pressure processing and more to be able to transition its food system from the International Space Station to a Mission to Mars, says Grace Douglas, PhD.
World’s biggest food companies suffer 'institutional sluggishness'
The world’s largest food and drink companies saw sales growth nearly halve in 2014 – while local firms have taken advantage of their greater agility to fill market gaps, according to a report from OC&C Strategy Consultants.
Expert says dialogue is missing element in development of synthetic biology
The development of synthetic modes of the production of food and dietary ingredients holds great promise both in terms of sustainability and greater functionality. But a prominent researcher says that defeats on the public relations front could endanger...
‘Ancient, mystical fruit’: Nestlé patents pomegranate skin extract for metabolic syndrome
Nestlé has filed an international patent for pomegranate skin extract as a strategy against metabolic syndrome, in particular fatty liver disease.
Supplement based on botanical extracts targets bacterial overgrowth in small intestine, developer says
The old saw about real estate values—location, location, location—could be applied to the basic idea behind a new gut health dietary supplement branded as Atrantíl.