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Saying goodbye to ORAC was a good thing for industry, suppliers say

18-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

For the marketers of ingredients from the fruit and berry category that show robust antioxidant potential, the fact that ORAC values are no longer a marketing tool is a challenge and an opportunity as much as it is a drawback.

FutureCeuticals demonstrates method for measuring antioxidant activity directly in blood

19-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier FutureCeuticals has announced results of a clinical study that quantifies the direct effect of its Spectra product on free radicals in human blood.

ORAC's tarnished reputation doesn't diminish polyphenols' health benefits, expert says

24-Jun-2013 By Hank Schultz

It has been almost a year since United States Department of Agriculture took down its ORAC database.  Now that this official reference point is gone, does this measure of antioxidant potential still have relevance in the marketplace?

Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce the risk of heart failure, but what about supplements?

11-Apr-2013 By Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in antioxidants may reduce a woman’s risk of heart failure by 42%, suggests new data from 33,713 Swedish women.

Demographics will continue to drive cardiovascular category growth: ENI President

20-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

The cardiovascular health segment is here to stay, with the surge in product demand by baby boomers ensuring that growth will continue, says Cal Bewicke, president of Ethical Naturals Inc.

CA firm introduces novel steam sanitation system… and weighs into ORAC debate

10-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Citrus flavonoids expert Ingredients by Nature (IBN) has completed the second phase of an expansion program at its facility in Montclair California that includes the installation of a novel steam sanitation system.

Was the USDA right to drop its online ORAC database?

15-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

More commentators have weighed into the debate over the value of ORAC data following the USDA’s decision to remove its ORAC database from its website.

ORAC has ‘ongoing value’, says expert, as USDA removes online database

13-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

The ORAC tests for antioxidant activity still have value for nutrition, but marketers should stick to the science if its value is to be passed on to consumers, says a leading researcher. 

Ethical Naturals: ORAC is still useful, but it's open to abuse

10-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

California-based Ethical Naturals has weighed into the debate over how best to communicate the benefits of antioxidants following calls from one academic to banish the term from products labels altogether and claims by a top marketer that consumers have...

Antioxidant measures require ‘urgent’ standardisation, say researchers

17-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Single measurements for total antioxidant values in foods and beverages do not provide an effective means of comparison, whilst differences in measuring protocols require standardisation, say researchers.

Special edition: Antioxidants

Differentiation holds the key to antioxidant success: Expert

18-Feb-2010 By Stephen Daniells

In the third part of our series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients talks to Jeff Blumberg, professor of antioxidants at Tuft University, and finds out why we need differentiation in the antioxidant field.

Sabinsa self-certifies Indian gooseberry as GRAS

23-Apr-2009 By Shane Starling

Sabinsa has achieved self-certification for its Amla ingredient, Saberry, after an independent panel of scientifists took no issue with its safety and toxicology data.

Amla sticks give consumers antioxidant punch

29-Aug-2008 By staff reporter

Avesthagen is targeting its Indian gooseberry ingredient directly to the consumer market, with a water soluble powder designed to be added directly to drinks.

Demand for superfruit aronia rockets

08-Jan-2008 By Alex McNally

The superfruit aronia has seen a massive rise in launches over the
past 10 years and has shown no sign of slowing down, according to
data from Mintel.

Aronia berry extract launched by Kaden Biochemicals

06-Nov-2007 By Alex McNally

Kaden Biochemicals has introduced an aronia extract which it says
is an outstanding and economical alternative to other antioxidants
on the market.

Not all fruit antioxidants behave alike, USDA

13-Jun-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

Not all fruit antioxidants behave the same according to a recent
study conducted by USDA researchers, information that reinforces
the need for further research into how antioxidants perform in
supplements.

MB premieres potent mangosteen peel extract

03-Nov-2005 By Jess Halliday

Ingredients supplier Martin Bauer North America is introducing new
extract of mangosteen peel, standardized to three antioxidant
markers, for use in dietary supplements, drinks, juices and
cosmetics.