Cargill’s Oliggo-Fiber inulin is a natural, invisible soluble fiber that is virtually undetectable in most foods and beverages. It is now available as a fiber syrup, as well as in the free-flowing powder form food and beverage manufacturers have been using to discreetly add fiber’s health benefits to a variety of products.
Results of new research presented at the American Society of Nutrition in San Diego contributes to the increasing amount of scientific evidence that underscores the health benefits of eating pistachios on a daily basis. A joint study by the UK’s Institute of Food Research and Italy’s University of Messina confirms that key nutrients in pistachios are released during digestion and are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
The market for probiotics is growing in response to impressive consumer interest. According to Business Insights, the U.S. market grew 8.7% between 2003-2008 to $5 billion, and it is expected to grow at 5% through 2013 to a value of $6.4 billion.
SK Food International recently added Identity Preserved Certified Organic and Conventional Non-GMO precooked bean, pea and lentil powders and flakes to its extensive line of ingredients.
Digestive/gut health ranks as the most popular active health positioning, from global product launch activity tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, constituting 26.7% of active health* product launches.
BI Nutraceuticals is now offering steam-sterilized chia seeds to its customers. The company’s chia seeds have been sterilized using BI’s Protexx HP process,