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Pectin, inulin may replace fat in cakes

A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that pectin and inulin are the most efficient fat replacers for the development of low-fat cakes. The researchers replaced the fat in cakes from 35–100%

Analysis of more than 1 Million Adult Hospital Cases Revealed 21% Reduction in Length of Hospital Stay and Cost with Nutritional Intervention

Illinois: A recent health economics and outcomes study, conducted by leading health economists and supported by Abbott, found that oral nutritional supplements provided to patients during hospitalization were associated with significant reductions in length of

Alfa Laval to launch new technology for protein production in India

Alfa Laval – a global supplier to the vegetable oil technology – will present its new innovative solutions for producers of protein, vegetable oil and soy protein isolate at a vegetable oil conference and expo

Dairy products may play a role in preserving muscle mass in older women

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that older women who consume more dairy may maintain muscle mass that often diminishes with old age.A total of 1,456 women,

FSSAI forms panel on nutraceuticals regulations

Delhi, August 28, 2013: Food Safety and Security Authority of India (FSSAI) - an apex body that regulates food safety and standards - has formed a committee on nutraceuticals and held its first on August

Clinical research shows SALCITAL may benefit in the management of pre-diabetes and mild to moderate hyperlipidemia

Bangalore: Clinical research shows standardized extract of Salacia reticulate (SALCITAL, Branded Ingredient of Olive Lifesciences) was safe and may be beneficial in the management of pre-diabetes and mild to moderate hyperlipidemia, according to a study

Kellogg to make Singapore HQ and R&D centre for Asia-Pacific

Battle Creek (Michigan), August 29, 2013: Kellogg Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals and second largest producer of savory snacks, cookies and crackers, recently re-located its Asia Pacific headquarters to Singapore. The

200 Indian firms exporting spices under USFDA scanner

Mumbai, September 3, 2013: USFDA has put nearly 200 Indian firms in the red list for exporting Salmonella-contaminated spices and other food products to USA. These products were exported from India between 2009 and 2013.

Broccoli could be key in the fight against osteoarthritis

A compound found in broccoli could be a key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia.Results from the

Higher intake of fruits, vegetables may reduce risk of bladder cancer in women

University of Hawaii Cancer Center Researcher Dr Song-Yi Park, along with her colleagues, recently discovered that a greater consumption of fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of invasive bladder cancer in women. The investigation