Proteins

RSS

Researchers have found that consuming two servings a day of soy foods like tofu and soymilk helps reduce the number and severity of hot flashes from menopause.

A review of 19 previous studies involving more than 1,200 women found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

Individuals who ingest the highest amounts of soy protein in a day appear to see a significant lowering of their systolic blood pressure, researchers reported.

The American College of Cardiologists released a 20-year study that showed a diet heavy in isoflavones can help reduce high blood pressure in young adults and African-Americans.

From satiety to relaxation, ingredients such as omega-3s, proteins, dietary fiber and other nutritionals create in-demand consumer products.

Lycored Ltd.’s unique tomato lycopene formulation is tailored specifically for use as natural colorant in surimi applications, enabling food manufacturers to use a natural, vegetarian colorant. Surimi is a highly popular food product in Asia and the U.S. and is available in many shapes, forms and textures—which are often identical to the meat of lobster, crab or other shellfish.

Due to EU-wide animal welfare legislation that took effect in January, bakery manufacturers face the threat of rising egg prices and even shortages.

Plant based bioactive peptides, such as from peas and flaxseed, offer the potential to stifle the “silent killer,” hypertension.

Solbar, a producer of specialty soy proteins, recently launched two new advanced products to expand its line for meat and poultry applications.

Collagen proteins support connective tissues, including skin, bone, tendons, muscles and cartilage, as well as internal organs. In addition to being one of the most plentiful proteins (about 30%), there are more than 25 types of collagen in the body.