Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, probiotics and enzymes all can play a role in gastrointestinal health. Marketing those benefits to consumers can be challenging.
Stratum Nutrition's chitin-glucan fiber ingredient, Artinia(TM) has received self-affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. Following a comprehensive review of the safety, toxicology and proposed usage, an independent panel of experts reached a unanimous decision supporting the use of Artinia in a wide range of food and beverage products.
A new clinical trial study suggests that FenuLife®, marketed by Frutarom Inc., as an aid to improve blood glucose response, is also a safe alternative to pharmaceutical acid-reflux and heartburn medications.
Prebiotic Potential in Cereal December 9/Reading, U.K./Science Letter -- Fresh data on prebiotics are presented in the report "Determination of the in vivo Prebiotic Potential of a Maize-based Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal: A Human Feeding Study." "Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse relationship between risk of CVD and intake of whole grain (WG)-rich food.
Research findings, "Prebiotic Effects: Metabolic and Health Benefits," are discussed in a new report. According to recent research published in the The British Journal of Nutrition, "The different compartments of the gastrointestinal tract are inhabited by populations of micro-organisms.
Pulses are the edible seeds of legumes and include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. The word pulse is derived from the Latin words puls or pultis, meaning thick soup.
The collagen proteins in VITARCAL, from GELITA, provide pleasure with no regrets in weight management products. Without compromising sensory profiles, the company claims to deliver convincing solutions to develop up-to-date products.