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Research
Study links bacterial metabolism of dietary soy with dementia

Study links bacterial metabolism of dietary soy with dementia

Elderly Japanese men and women who produce equol--a metabolite of dietary soy created by certain types of gut bacteria--display lower levels of white matter lesions within the brainA metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy

Global
APC Microbiome partners with Kraft Heinz to develop cultures for food use

APC Microbiome partners with Kraft Heinz to develop cultures for food use

The APC-KHC collaborative project will initially run for 12 months and employ a team of 4 researchersAPC Microbiome Ireland has announced a new collaboration with the Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) aimed at developing new natural

Research
Artificially sweetened beverages may not be healthy alternative

Artificially sweetened beverages may not be healthy alternative

The researchers intend to establish a causal link between sugary and artificially sweetened beverages and cardiovascular diseaseSugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened

Policy
FSSAI launches PAN India surveillance of khoya

FSSAI launches PAN India surveillance of khoya

The test results are expected in a month’s timeKhoya or Mawa is widely used in making most Indian sweets. Due to the versatile nature of Khoya, it is the main ingredient in an array of

Opinion
Probiotics emerging as next sunrise industry

Probiotics emerging as next sunrise industry

The Indian probiotics market is presently in its nascent stages and remains primarily focused on digestive and immune healthWith increasing focus on overall wellness, consumers are seeking out healthier options in food products. Demand is

Opinion
Food intervention for healthy skin and hair

Food intervention for healthy skin and hair

While the term nutricosmetics is fairly new to India, the intuitive link between the food we eat and the health of our skin and hair is an integral part of our cultureWe often overlook the

Opinion
Natural ingredients to be next gen players in energy drinks market

Natural ingredients to be next gen players in energy drinks market

India has become one of the first few countries to have regulations for the sale of Energy DrinksCaffeine is a white crystalline purine, methyl xanthine alkaloid, which is found in coffee, soft drinks, tea, chocolate,

Beverages
Diageo introduces non-alcoholic beer

Diageo introduces non-alcoholic beer

Guinness 0.0 is also a low-calorie option for those choosing to moderate, with just 16 calories per 100mlDiageo, British multinational beverage alcohol company, has announced the launch of Guinness 0.0, the Guinness with everything, except alcohol.

Nutritionals
Barry Callebaut creates new brand with 100% pure cacaofruit ingredients

Barry Callebaut creates new brand with 100% pure cacaofruit ingredients

The ingredients are rich in nutrients, contain fibers, potassium and magnesiumIn tune with consumers’ change of attitude towards tasty and nutritious food and drinks that also do good for the planet, Swiss firm Barry Callebaut

Nutritionals
Experts discuss need for innovation in nutrition interventions

Experts discuss need for innovation in nutrition interventions

Amway India celebrates World Food Day with a national conference in partnership with PHDCCI and Mamta HIMCLeveraging its global experience in nutrition and wellness, Amway India recently commemorated World Food Day through a unique virtual