Global introductions of food and beverage products that use sweet potato as an ingredient, flavour, or more increased by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% for the period from 2015 to 2018, according to Innova Market Insights. This news comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) just-released Census of […]
“Globally, more than 750 million people currently suffer from chronic malnutrition,” says Herry Utomo, professor in the Rice Research Station at Louisiana State University’s AgCenter. For many of these individuals, he adds, rice is a staple food; however, access to meat and other sources of protein is limited by availability or cost. Spurred by the […]
Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new nano-encapsulation technology that optimizes the absorption of DHA. The researchers used Zein – an edible corn protein – to mimic milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), prevent DHA from oxidation and increase its absorption. The encapsulation method can reportedly be used to increase absorption […]
Consumers demand a range of natural products that deliver health benefits in convenient formats. Looking for convenient, on-the-go nutrition or an indulgent treat—or sometimes both—consumers reach for snacks, on average, about 2.5 times a day, according to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago, IL. Overall, 49% of eating occasions involve snacks, according to the Hartman Group, […]
Recommendations for healthy eating based on sustainable food choices have been published by the World Health Organization (WHO): “Food manufacturers have a big role at all levels,” says the director of nutrition for health and development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), few dietary guidelines exist that take sustainability into account. Its recently published […]
While almost every packaged food is required to have a nutritional facts label, indicating the serving size and the nutritional value per serving, alcoholic drinks do not. Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at labelling compliance experts, Ashbury Labelling looks at the current positioning regarding nutrition labelling in alcohol. Any dieter will tell you that alcohol is […]
Austrian-headquartered starch supplier Agrana has innovated with the launch of a new organic potato fiber solution, to meet technical and health demands. At HiE 2018, which finishes today in Frankfurt, the company is presenting Agenafiber amid the strong rise of a high fiber fortification trend. Due to its well-developed water-binding properties and texturizing characteristics the […]
A study published in the BMJ suggests that strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories. The researchers recruited 234 overweight and obese adults for a “run-in” phase, with the goal of losing about 12% of their weight over 10 weeks. Their diets were low-calorie and had moderate amounts […]
Biotech company InnovaFeed, is extending its roots in the Hauts-de-France region and will base its next insect protein production unit in Nesle, as part of a new project in partnership with Tereos. InnovaFeed, who markets a new source of proteins derived from the breeding of insects, will locate its next production plant in Nesle (department […]
Consumer acceptance of insect protein is increasing, and researchers at Wageningen University & Research have come up with a way to make it even more nutritious. Wageningen scientists found that exposing mealworms to ultraviolet b (UVb) radiation increased their vitamin D concentration significantly—to the point where it was 60 times higher than unexposed specimens. Results […]
Consumers are boosting digestive health with functional beverages such as kombucha, shrubs and ginger-fortified products. According to Innova Market Insights, 19 percent of all functional drinks launched in 2017 had a digestive/gut health claim. That percentage is expected to increase over the next several years, driving popularity of certain ingredients and product categories because of […]
As more consumers fixate on sugar as a primary source of unnecessary calories and connect it to unwanted weight gain, manufacturers will need to re-engage shoppers with more nutritious options or else risk them opting-out of packaged foods and beverages, new research from ingredient supplier Kerry suggests. “One third of Americans believe that sugars are […]
The keyto diet has been tipped as the next big fad by analysts – but evidence over its longer-term health implications is less clear cut. The ketogenic diet is high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate. Ketogenic diets make the body produce ketones, which are used as an alternative fuel when blood sugar levels are low. Keytones are […]
As evidence mounts for the existence of the gut-brain axis, nutritional psychiatry has emerged as a promising research field within the food and nutrition community. Backed by studies that sought to establish the link between gastrointestinal health with neurological disorders, the association appears to be gathering pace, as nutritional psychiatrists are adamant the “gut-brain” pathway […]
prebiotic PreticX and will now seek the European nod for its magnesium L-threonate brain health ingredient, says company president. PreticX – a non-dairy prebiotic derived from corn (Zea mays subsp. mays) containing a blend of xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS), received the approval from the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) for safe use in a range of […]
