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Algae-Sourced Beta-Glucan Targets Immune Health

Euglena gracilie from Solabia-Algatech Nutrition produced through fermentation technology to deliver high beta-glucan plus protein, vitamins, minerals and more.

07.23.21

Lallemand Expands Categories of Use for Vitamin D Yeast in EU

The favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority includes 34 food categories.

07.06.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

PLT Appoints Sharon Peek as Technical Business Manager

Peek’s 30-year career in the healthcare and natural products industries provides a background in successful consumer product launch.

06.29.21

Soil Quality and Landscapes Affect Nutritional Content of Cereal Grains

In what researchers describe as a ‘zip code lottery,’ an analysis of thousands of cereal grains and soils uncovered factors in nutritional quality.

06.23.21

Prunes May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Postmenopausal Women

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide posing a significant public health challenge.

06.22.21

Upcycled Food Association Grants First Certification to ReGrained

ReGrained’s SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient to receive certification from the group based on saving food production byproduct from waste.

06.16.21

Survey Breaks Down Americans’ Health Downturns Over Course of Past Year

A new survey commissioned by Benefiber revealed American’s feelings about rebalancing their post-pandemic health routines.

06.10.21

Lenny & Larry’s Launches Plant-Based Protein Bar

The plant-based protein cookie company has expanded into the protein bar category with its latest offering.

06.08.21

FMCG Gurus Publishes 10 Center Stage Ingredients in 2021 Report

The market research company noted several holistically beneficial ingredients it believes will rise in rank among reactive consumers.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Instacart Releases 'Plant Power' Trends Report

The online grocery delivery platform examined a mainstream migration to plant-based retail products.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Experts Discuss Latest Gut and Immune Trends at Vitafoods Europe 2021

At the global nutraceutical event, speakers covered the latest evolutions in the often-intertwined nutrition categories of immune and digestive support.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Indulgent Flavors More Popular At Breakfast Time, Innova Market Insights Reports

Flavors inspired by the bakery category once typically reserved for snacks and desserts are now seeing significant growth in a range of breakfast foods.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.19.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Blueberry and Soluble Fiber Supplementation Evidenced to Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes

The pilot study found that the combination reduced excess gestational weight gain and improved glycemic control and inflammation in pregnant women with obesity.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.13.21

Zeus Hygia Lifesciences Launches BioSOLVE Solubility Technology

The new technology uses food-grade encapsulating excipients for enhanced gut absorption.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.10.21

EverGrain, Bright Future Foods Collaborate on Sustainable Supply Chain Project

The new collaboration between the Anheuser-Busch- and Post Holdings-backed companies will focus on new sustainable functional foods.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Review Concludes Refined Grains Have a Place in Healthy Eating Patterns

While experts often say to avoid refined grains at all costs, a recent panel suggested they may play a role for many Americans.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.19.21

Bunge Invests $47.5 Million in Australian Plant Proteins

The agreement makes Bunge the exclusive distributor for APP in the Americas and includes an option to license APP proprietary processing tech.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Optimizing Gut Health: Unlocking the Gates to Well-Being

Tied to so many facets of wellness, the gut microbiome will continue to be an attractive target for nutritional products.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.21

Caulipower Launches Plant-Based Pasta

Available in linguine and pappardelle, the new frozen gluten-free pasta has 230 calories per serving.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.05.21

Whole Grains Evidenced to Change Gut Microbiota and Potentially Improve Liver Health

The cross-comparison between whole and refined grain interventions furthers understanding of the role whole grains have in metabolic health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Serum Concentration of Antibodies to Mumps Associated with Dietary Fiber Intake

The same immune benefit, however, was not associated with measles, rubella, or varicella, according to NHANES results.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.10.21

Exploring a high fiber and protein solution that promotes satiety and helps with weight management.

Nutralliance is pleased to offer FenuLean™ flakes for use in a multitude of applications.

Refined Grains Linked to Heart Attack Risk, Early Death

A global study involving low, middle, and high-income countries revealed a significant association.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.26.21

Nexira Records Best Profitability Since Its Creation in 1895

Following a year of new heights, the company has doubled down on its sustainability commitments.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21

AIDP Secures Patent on Prebiotic/Kiwi Combination

A recent trial evidenced this formulatiion’s benefits for digestive health support.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.28.21

Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss the E-Sports Market

Companies on the cusp of a new clientele seeking novel health and performance benefits discuss the advent of the E-sports nutrition market.

01.20.21

EverGrain Introduces Sustainable Barley Ingredients

Backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the company specializes in fiber and protein ingredients sourced from upcycled barley.

01.14.21

Dietary Fiber Intake Associated with Lower Risk for Depression in Premenopausal Women

The North American Menopause Society said that the link is likely to be explained through gut-brain interactions.

01.11.21

CoQ10 and D-Ribose Being Investigated in NIH-funded Heart Failure Study

A manuscript highlights the role that these nutrients may play in mitochondrial function of heart cells at risk of dying.

12.15.20

2021 International Buyers' Guide

An annual reference of companies supplying nutraceutical ingredients, products, and services around the world.

Compiled by Nutraceuticals World Staff 12.04.20

Ingredients By Nature Partners with Galam to Distribute New Prebiotic Fiber

GOFOS, produced from non-GMO beets, is formulated for a number of metabolic benefits.

11.12.20

Worried About Inflammation? Try Walnuts, Researchers Report

Walnuts have potent anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology said.

11.09.20

Pilot Study Suggests Fiber, Mineral Formulation May Offer Benefits for Overweight Women

Patented SlimBiome ingredient blends glucomannan, oligofructose, and chromium.

10.02.20

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthcare Trends | Research

Metabolic Health: It’s All About Insulin

Products for metabolic and glycemic health will constitute a huge market segment for decades to come.

By Rhonda Witwer, Executive Director of www.ResistantStarchResearch.com., and Amy Gilliland, Business Development Manager and Food Scientist 10.01.20

Energy | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthy Aging | Supplier Insights | Vitamins

Supplier Insights: Boosting NAD & ATP More Efficiently with RiaGev from Bioenergy Life Science, Inc.

VP of Sales Marianne McDonagh discusses the company’s history and its latest innovations.

Jennewein Biotechnologie Acquired by Chr. Hansen

The purchase was aimed at leading the human milk oligosaccharides market.

09.24.20

USDA Researchers: Carb-Fat Balance Crucial for Genetic Protection Against Metabolic Diseases

High concentrations of fatty foods were associated with reduced activity of a gene involved in obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases.

09.17.20

Sources of Fiber Are Differently Associated with Prevalence of Depression, Study Finds

Seaweed and mushroom fiber intakes were linked to lower rates of depression in a study of nearly 3,000 adults in Korea.

09.15.20

Researchers Optimize Sleep Ingredient Combination in Crossover Trial

The authors of the study said the formula had effects similar to pharmaceutical interventions, without any of the unwanted side effects.

08.25.20

Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet Shows Benefits in Older Populations

Researchers observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health after eight weeks.

08.21.20

Breaking News | Eye Health | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research News

Low-Carb Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Common Form of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

08.06.20

Large-Scale Studies Back Recommendations to Eat More Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains

The population-based data shows that increasing the daily intake of these foods can lead to staggering reductions in type 2 diabetes risk.

07.21.20

Novel Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Found to Have Higher GI Tolerance Than Inulin

Tolerability is a pressing issue for manufacturers of prebiotic fibers, and Comet Bio's Arrabina shows significant strengths in this demand.

07.15.20

Oat and Rye Bran Fibers Shown to Alter Gut Microbiota Beneficially

A newly published experimental study found that mice exposed to a Western diet model lost weight and had less liver inflammation.

07.02.20

The Complex, Crowded Landscape of Heart Health

With a growing myriad of ways nutrition affects the heart, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of this thriving industry segment.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20