Ajinomoto Co. Ltd., and a group led by professor Masayuki Saito of Tenshi College in Sapporo, Japan, have found a single ingestion of capsinoids, a sweet chili pepper extract, appears to increase energy expenditure, especially “in people with a high level of activity in brown adipose tissue.” The finding may have implications for controlling obesity, which is affected by the activation of brown adipose tissue, according to recent studies. Previous research has shown brown adipose tissue is involved in the regulation of energy expenditure and changes in body-fat levels. Capsinoids have been shown to increase energy expenditure, so the purpose of the research being announced has been to examine whether activation of brown adipose tissue has a role in this effect. Ajinomoto Co. Ltd., www.ajinomoto.com
Clearly Different
Cargill introduced Clear Valley® Omega-3 Oil, claimed to be “a revolutionary canola flaxseed oil blend,” at IFT this July. Recently achieving GRAS self-determination, the ingredient will enable food manufacturers to make “good source of ALA (alpha linolenic acid) omega-3” or “excellent source of ALA omega-3” nutrient content claims on the front of the package, says Cargill. The new oil contains up to 30% of ALA omega-3 and provides a minimum of 160mg of ALA in most applications. Clear Valley Omega-3 Oil, which is patent pending, is now available for product trial testing. Cargill, 952-742-6000, www.cargill.com