Asia Pacific: Biothera gains approval for immune booster, names distributor in South Korea
Biothera has selected Naturalendo Tech as its exclusive distribution partner in South Korea, following Naturalendo’s successful effort to secure regulatory approval for Wellmune. Wellmune WGP is Bothera’s natural immune booster for foods, beverages and supplements. Wellmune is a beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast. Nine human clinical studies have demonstrated the ingredient’s ability to safely boost key...
Europe: Study finds breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in baby’s gut
The nutritional factor that has the greatest impact on the development of a child's gut flora is whether the child is breastfed, according to a new study by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen. The study shows that breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in the baby's gut flora, which...
Asia Pacific: China, Denmark partner on food safety knowledge exchange
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) have on April 25, 2014, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen knowledge exchange between both countries on food safety. The agreement will establish a platform for research collaboration between Chin and Denmark. The intention is for DTU Food and CFSA to exchange experience...
Europe: 3D modeling of food can potentially improve, vary products
In the long term, research into three dimensional (3D) models of food and beverages will contribute to greater variation and improved quality in foods, according to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). “Computer processing power and mathematical modelling are required to generate 3D models of the foods and beverages, such as milk, we consume. In the future, 3D models of...
Europe: Glucose found to fuel Salmonella’s invasion into human bodies, say researchers
Certain strains of Salmonella bacteria such as Salmonella Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) are among of the most common causes of food-borne gastroenteritis. Other strains of Salmonella such as S. Typhi are responsible for typhoid fever, which causes 200,000 deaths around the world each year. Ensuring that food is clear of contamination, and water is clean are key to reducing the effects Salmonella...
Americas: Researchers found tequila plant a possible sweetener for diabetics
A sweetener created from the plant used to make tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes and help in weight loss, according to a report presented at the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society held from March 16 to 20, 2014. It was found that agavins, a natural form of sugar found in...
Americas: Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance, say researchers
Honey could be a solution to the serious, ever-growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, said researchers. Medical professionals sometimes use honey successfully as a topical dressing, but it could play a larger role in fighting infections, the researchers predicted. Their study was part of the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society from March 16 to 20, 2014. Properties of...
Americas: Better-tasting, reduced-fat desserts, dressings, sauces may be a reality, say researchers
Adjusting the calcium level and acidity could be the key to developing new better-tasting, more eye-appealing and creamier reduced-fat sauces, desserts and salad dressings that could be on the market soon, said researchers. To date, a major problem with removing fat from these accompaniments is that in addition to reducing calories, it can negatively affect the flavor, appearance and texture,...
Asia Pacific: Researchers show 3D modeling technology can help create food sensations
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) demonstrated its three dimensional (3D) mastication modelling in Melbourne, Australia on April 15, 2014. The modeling is starting to provide researchers with new understanding of how to reduce salt, sugar and fat in food products, as well as how to incorporate more fiber and nutrients, and even how to create new food...
Americas: Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake wins industry award
The Flexographic Technical Association presented its Environmental Excellence Award for Innovations in Sustainability to Avery Dennison Materials Group at FTA’s annual forum on April 27, 2014. Avery Dennison was recognized for the CleanFlake portfolio, a collection of label materials developed to advance the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers. Direct printing, paper labels and standard pressure-sensitive labels applied to PET bottles...