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Lactic Acid Bacteria for Functional Foods
Investigators reporting in the Journal of Dairy Science review the scientific basis of reported claims and identify opportunities for developing products based on new lactic acid bacteria. The study’s abstract noted that over the past decade, interest has grown in fermented diary foods that promote health, and could prevent diseases such as hypertension. “The biological ...
The Good Story About Supplements and Food Safety
According to Daniel Fabricant, PhD, executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), regarding food safety, “dietary supplements have been doing a great job,” he said. “ Packaged food is not the problem traditionally. Most outbreaks are from raw ingredients and foods sold in stores and prepared foods in restaurants. To really understand ...
How Will the Weight Category Grow?
As one of the most attractive categories for consumers, the market of weight loss products will always remain robust. But there may be interesting growth on the horizon. For example, Paul Djikstra, CEO, InterHealth Nutraceuticals, California observed, “Powders and meal replacements may be the key to growth in this category.” Mitch Skop, senior director product ...
Supplier of the Month: HORN Human Nutrition
HORN 16050 Canary Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Phone: (800) 442-4676 Website: www.ethorn.com Kevin Salerno, President, HORN Human Nutrition Established in 1961, HORN is North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials. Its specialized team of technically expert and trained professionals serve dedicated market segments that encompass six distinct distribution business units including ...
Healthy Aging Issues of Interest
The internet and social media are rife with tips on how to age gracefully. Medical and biochemical research continues to fuel excitement and ideas—and of course, resulting products—to help millions of Americans to flourish as they enter golden years. Several supplier executives reveal what they find most compelling about healthy aging science. Aparna Kalidindi, PharmD, ...
RIBUS Expands to Pet Supplies, Supplements, Food and Beverage
Last year was a busy year for St. Louis, MO-based RIBUS, Inc., a leader in GMO (genetically modified organism)-free and organic rice-based alternatives to synthetic ingredients. The company expanded into the pet business (both nutrition and treats) and added two new managers and several international distributors. RIBUS achieved double-digit sales growth, with organic products increasing ...
Testing Lab of the Month with Danica Harbaugh Reynaud
Danica Harbaugh Reynaud, PhD, Global Director of Scientific Innovation, NSF International and founder, NSFAuthenTechnologies NSF International 789 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: (734) 769-8010 NSF AuthenTechnologies 2600 Hilltop Dr. Ste. C346, Bldg. B Richmond, CA 94806 Phone: (510) 914-3290 AuthenTechnologies LLC was founded in 2010 by Danica Harbaugh Reynaud, PhD, and her husband ...
Study Says Brain May Show Signs of Aging Earlier than Old Age
A new study published in Physiological Genomics suggests that the brain shows signs of aging earlier than old age. The study found that the microglia cells—the immune cells of the brain—in middle-aged mice already showed altered activity seen in microglia from older mice. Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other aging-related neurodegenerative disorders are associated with excessive inflammation ...
The State of Sourcing and Ingredient Purity, continued.
Industry leaders discuss the recent challenges, as well as advances, to provide pure, safe and efficacious ingredients. The participants are: • Rikka Cornelia Product Manager BI Nutraceuticals Rancho Dominguez, CA (310) 669-2162 • Deanne Dolnick Science Director TR Nutritionals Alpharetta, GA (404) 935-5761 • Dr. Cheryl Luther General Manager Dietary Supplements and Beverage Quality NSF ...
Fizzy Delivery
Love Pop Rocks? Well, Pink Ice Energy (and this type of delivery system) may be just right for female consumers! American Science Products, Inc. (ASP) is a nutraceutical company based in California, that has developed Pink Ice utilizing its gasified crystal delivery platform. Consumers have to just pour the packet contents into their mouth to ...
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