Better Juice has developed innovative technology which converts sugars to fibers thereby reducing the load of simple sugars in orange juice. The patent-pending enzymatic technology uses all-natural ingredients to convert monosaccharides and disaccharides (fructose, glucose, and sucrose) into prebiotic and other non-digestible fibers and sugars while keeping the juicy flavor of the beverage. Popular juices, […]
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) have extensive potential to offer a range of health benefits in products beyond infant formula, DuPont’s global business director for HMOs, Steen Lyck, said at Vitafoods Asia on Tuesday. Lyck was presenting findings from clinical trials on HMOs and their potential applications for not just infant health, but also adult and […]
Drinking coffee is “more likely to benefit health than to harm it” for a range of health outcomes, according to researchers in The BMJ today. The researchers’ findings only enhance a good period for coffee products, as Innova Market Insights’ top trends for 2018 note that coffee is clearly trending, especially among Millennial and Generation […]
The universal appeal of cognitive health products is putting the market in a strong position. Key points Standalone products are on the rise The halo effect of herb and nut extracts Cognitive health offers universal appeal Benefits cognitive health products should provide How research can lead to more health claims The surge in demand for […]
Anthocyanins may benefit cognitive health, according to studies conducted by Evonik and Professor Dag Aarsland, a specialist in dementia and dementia research at King’s College in London. Anthocyanins are naturally occurring antioxidants predominantly found in blue, purple, red or bluish-black fruits and vegetables. Evonik produces a proprietary anthocyanin-rich extract from wild Scandinavian bilberries and blackcurrants […]
Illinoisbased ingredients supplier, Ingredion, has launched a soluble prebiotic fiber that provides fiber and prebiotic benefits and supports sugar and calories reduction efforts for bakeries, while allowing formulators to keep their clean labels. The prebiotic fiber, called Nutraflora L95S, is an expansion to Ingredion’s Nutraflora prebiotic fiber scFOS portfolio, according to the company. It contains […]
Two new research studies, conducted by Professor Gary Frost and his team from Imperial College London, have shown major beneficial effects of BENEO’s chicory root fiber OraftiSynergy1 (oligofructose-enriched inulin) in reducing the risk of diabetes. With approximately 415 million diabetic people worldwide and predictions that these numbers will rise dramatically in the coming years, the […]
