New research offers ingredient insights into commercial opportunities for the design of nutritionals. Proanthocyanidins in cacao for diabetes; resveratrol, almonds and conjugated linoleic acid for weight management; prebiotics for bone health and omega-3s for eye and cognitive health are just some of the topics covered.
September 8, 2007/Guelph Mercury (Ontario, Canada) -- Frozen fish is healthiest plain, not battered. This according to Colin Garrioch, a University of Guelph master's student in nutritional sciences. Working under
The low-glycemic product movement has made it out of the corners of health food stores to become a widely accepted addition to supermarkets, mass merchandisers and drug stores, where they
Items such as omega-3s, polyols, eggs and choline, as well as low-glycemic index foods, have captured consumer interest with their bent toward healthy, tasty foods. Attendees of Prepared Foods' 2006 R&DSeminar learned about good-for-you ingredients.
Although vitamin D and calcium are the mainstay ingredients for osteoporosis prevention, studies show formulators would be wise to also consider vitamin K2, phosphorous, magnesium, prebiotics and soy.
The marketplace is increasingly populated with a wide range of branded ingredients formulated into supplements and foods. While it can be a smart marketing strategy, crucial factors such as partnership characteristics and distribution channels require careful consideration.
A new study finds that most Americans are unaware of key facts concerning healthy bones and also lack important knowledge about health issues related to bone
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