Much like consumers in the sports nutrition category, people who play video games competitively represent a huge base of consumers engaged in an activity which can affect their health and wellness, and which calls for peak performance in competition which could last for hours on end. Recently, a company called Skinz.gg, which reports to be […]
Scientists in Singapore have uncovered a new method and medium for protein production from microalgae, which not only gives higher yield but could also cut costs by some 90%. Across several studies conducted at the laboratory of Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Food Science and Technology programme Director Professor William Chen, it was discovered that soybean […]
Zinc, a trace mineral important to human health, may play an important role in helping to protect the body against oxidative stress. A team of researchers from Auburn University and the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg discovered that when zinc is taken together with a hydroquinone group found in foods like wine, tea, coffee, and chocolate the […]
Yerba Mate, the National Drink of Argentina, Helps Aid in Weight Loss, Increase Energy Levels and Reduce Inflammation Argentine Yerba Mate, a tea-like drink known for its powerful antioxidants and high caffeine content, will be featured at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center from June 30 […]
Are ready-to-drink teas as healthy as consumers think? Does tea have health benefits? Yes. Generally speaking, when tea is brewed and consumed relatively quickly, it provides many health benefits that come mostly from antioxidant polyphenolics naturally present in tea. Today, tea has become hugely popular because it provides the nutritional health benefits and everyday convenience […]
Are ready-to-drink teas as healthy as consumers think? Does tea have health benefits? Yes. Generally speaking, when tea is brewed and consumed relatively quickly, it provides many health benefits that come mostly from antioxidant polyphenolics naturally present in tea. Today, tea has become hugely popular because it provides the nutritional health benefits and everyday convenience […]
A study published in the Journal of Food Science examines the chemical characterization and determines the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant capacity of the Mexican plum (Spondias purpurea L.). Spondias purpurea L. is a fruit native to Mexico, however, it is found as far away as Brazil. It possesses a high commercial potential owing […]
Archer Daniels Midland Company had introduced a new line of unique extracts that can deliver a concentrated dose of the powerful antioxidant compounds beta-carotene and anthocyanins in a variety of food, beverage and supplement applications. Beta-carotene is a precursor for Vitamin A, which is an essential nutrient that plays a role in maintaining eye and […]
The use of leftover coffee grounds as an antioxidant dietary fibre is a lowcost valueadded opportunity for an otherwise waste product, say Spanish researchers. About two kilograms of wet spent coffee grounds are produced for every kilogram of instant coffee made, which constitutes to about six million tonnes each year globally. While uses in biofuels, […]
