Tag: Research
Americas: Omega-3 intake during pregnancy lowers preterm birth
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher...
Europe: Making flour out of carrot peel
Students from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have made flour out of carrot peel instead of compost during a course on innovation and...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia 2018 to offer resources for health and...
Vitafoods Asia returns in 2018 to Singapore from September 11 and 12 to host about 5,500 visitors from more than 60 countries.
The exhibition will...
Asia Pacific: Probiotic beverages showcase at Vitafoods Asia 2018
Studies have shown that some probiotics, which are live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed, could relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome,...
World: Almonds introductions grew by 12%, report
Almond introductions grew in four out of the five key categories for almonds worldwide, including confectionery (22%), snacks (19%) and bakery (17%), as well...
Europe: DuPont company partners French institution on probiotic strains
The DuPont Nutrition & Health Microbiome Venture has partnered with INRA (French National Institute for Agricultural Research) to decipher the molecular mechanisms of action...
Asia Pacific: Milk is not an essential daily source of nutrition,...
Consumers in a study did not view milk an essential daily source of nutrition, and their ingrained attitudes, misperceptions and behaviors are noted to...
Americas: Soy protein in diet brings body fat loss
One key to a successful weight loss plan is to lose body fat while sparing lean muscle tissue.
While losing weight or body fat...
Americas: Mangos found to benefit blood pressure in women
Two cups of mangoes a day had beneficial effects on systolic blood pressure among healthy postmenopausal women, according to a study conducted by the...
Asia Pacific: US, Singapore partner on dairy innovation
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC) at Singapore Polytechnic signed a partnership agreement in May 2018...