Nutritional Lipids, Fats & Oils

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A new study has revealed that extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. As part of the study, scientists exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and cause oxidative stress, finding that those rats fed on a diet containing the olive oil were partially protected from the resulting liver damage.

According to recent research from the U.S., "Beef patties formulated to contain beef fat, plant oil and a rosemary extract to increase unsaturated fatty acid content and maintain desirable sensory attributes were compared to control beef patties formulated without plant oils.

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) recommendations for new nutritional guidelines were released in mid-June and included saturated fat guidelines to...limit saturated fatty acid intake to less than 7% of total calories and substitute instead food sources of mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acids...and limit cholesterol-raising fats (saturated fats exclusive of stearic acid and trans fatty acids) to less than 5-7% of energy.

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.

Opportunities abound for foods to fight the nationís leading cause of death. As a group, women are understudied,and an increased awareness of heart health is needed.

Beta-Carotene 15% LCS, from DSM Nutritional Products, gives products “a healthy, pro-vitamin a advantage, while enabling the development of meal replacement drinks, powdered beverages, stick packs, nutrition bars and dairy products, without the characteristic orange/yellow color,” according to the company.

Continuing scientific studies investigate the ability of omega-3s and antioxidant foods -- such as chocolate, spices, green tea, soy and fruit -- to assist with a range of health issues, including heart health, cognitive function and diabetes.

Some innovative new product concepts featuring a broad line of functional ingredients for skin health and body shaping were recently introduced.

Manufacturers weigh in on upcoming ingredient and formulations trends, from dietary fiber to green tea extracts, low-fat to satiety-enhancing foods.

This summer, expect pure innovation from one company. The Canadian-based OASIS brand is introducing the newest member of its line: OASIS Health Break Immuniforce.