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Satiety: Feeling Full

July 1, 2009

Satiety-enhancing foods include some that are able to fill the gut but be markedly reduced (e.g., fiber, polydextrose), while others will affect the release of gut hormones, influencing satiety and appetite.

NUTRITIONAL LABELING: Symbols & Seals

May 1, 2009

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Raisin Bran from Jewel, one of Supervalue’s grocery chains, provides consumers information through the Healthy Benefits seal (lower, left-hand corner), while Kellogg’s works to educate consumers on the Guideline Daily Amounts through its “Nutrition at a Glance” system (see upper, right-hand corner).

Cardiovascular Clues

April 1, 2009

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Since cardiovascular disease risk increases with age, concern over the impending financial burden of this health condition has led to increased interest in diets and heart-healthy ingredients, as well as exercise.

Processed Fish Not That Healthy

September 10, 2007

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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

Label-friendly, Non-allergenic Flaxseed

September 1, 2005

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Pizzey’s SelectGrad and BevGrad Milled Flaxseed ingredients offer a complex matrix of ALA omega-3 fatty acids (22%), lignans, dietary fiber, antioxidants and other natural nutraceutical compounds.

High-performing Omega-3 Fish Oil Ingredients

September 1, 2005

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FDA’s heart health claim for foods including omega-3 EPA/DHA has consumers searching for a trusted source of EPA/DHA for foods.

Hand to Heart

September 1, 2005

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Palm oil is essentially rich in both the saturated palmitic (45%) and monounsaturated oleic acids (40%).

First CLA, then See Fat Away

September 1, 2005

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Clarinol CLA, from Lipid Nutrition, is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which reduces body fat and increases lean muscle.

Delivering DHA

September 1, 2005

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The same DHA used in U.S. infant formulas and trusted by moms is available for food/beverage applications.

Dairy Dupes Diabetes

September 1, 2005

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Researchers examined the relation between dairy intake and incident cases of type 2 diabetes in 41,254 male participants with no history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer at baseline in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

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Sweet Times: New Trends in Sweeteners

Sugar Reduction Efforts No Longer are Limited to Straight Sugar Replacement

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May 24, 2022

The Sweet Life! Sugar Reduction Trends & Technologies for 2022 and Beyond

Mintel research shows that nearly three in five consumers are choosing low-sugar products for their general health and more consumers are seeking natural alternatives. Where are white space opportunities involving sugar reduction? What new technologies present opportunities and challenges ahead? To address these questions, Prepared Foods brings food formulators this exclusive, one-hour thought leadership webinar.

June 23, 2022

Enzymes Offer Numerous Sugar Modification Benefits for Starch-Based Foods From Added Sweetness to Extended Shelf Life, and More

Specialty enzymes are mighty molecules that enable food producers to often make dramatic improvements in their products without having to add multiple ingredients. Amano Enzyme, with over a century of experience developing enzymes for the food industry, recently introduced a trio of enzymes to aid in modifying sugar in starch-based foods.

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