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Rutaceae, Citrus acida and a vast Potential for Health Products

Rutaceae, Citrus acida and a vast Potential for Health Products

The historical aspects of lemon and related fruits date back to antiquity. Charak, Sushruta and Bhavamishra have described the health and medicinal uses of Jambir (Large lemon) and of Citrus medica (Matulunga/Bijora). The Sankrit term

From the Editor
’Unhealthy’ product claims worry a healthy nutra industry

’Unhealthy’ product claims worry a healthy nutra industry

The key to any successful product in today’s world of Nutra is the claims and many a times blame on the regulatory system. And the challenges that the industry has to face with innovations versus

Ingredients
Sucralose has water-like effect on sugar and insulin levels

Sucralose has water-like effect on sugar and insulin levels

Consuming sucralose - a popular sweetening ingredient - in a drink is shown to have the same effect as water on a person’s sugar and insulin levels, according to a study reported in Diabetes Care,

Interview
“Moderate coffee is not considered a health concern”: Prof Jaakko Tuomilehto

“Moderate coffee is not considered a health concern”: Prof Jaakko Tuomilehto

Prof Jaakko Tuomilehto is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He is also affiliated with the Diabetes and Genetic Epidemiology Unit of the National Public Health Institute in Helsinki, Finland,

Global
Fonterra launches China – NZ exchange centre for dairy development

Fonterra launches China – NZ exchange centre for dairy development

Global dairy leader Fonterra launched China-New Zealand Dairy Exchange Centre in Beijing. The centre is a joint initiative between Fonterra and China’s National Dairy Industry and Technology System to support the sustainable development of the

Latest News
Almost 3 out of 4 Indian packaged foods fail to display salt levels

Almost 3 out of 4 Indian packaged foods fail to display salt levels

Large numbers of packaged food products available in Indian stores fail to display nutritional data relating to the amount of sodium present thus preventing consumers from making informed food choices, reveals a survey conducted by

Functional Foods
DuPonts takes step for commercialization of Dahi segment

DuPonts takes step for commercialization of Dahi segment

DuPont Nutrition & Health has taken a step towards commercialization of Dahi segment in India with launch of Dahi creations kit. Targeted at local Dahi manufacturers, the kits would play important part in development and

Allied Industry
Novasep CEO appointed chairman after founder leaves

Novasep CEO appointed chairman after founder leaves

Novasep, a leading global manufacturing solutions provider for fine chemicals, has appointed Michel Spagnol as chairman of the Supervisory Board of the company after the founder of the group, Roger-Marc Nicoud left the company. Michel

Ingredients
Kyowa Hakko USA announces GRAS self-affirmation for L-Citrulline amino acid

Kyowa Hakko USA announces GRAS self-affirmation for L-Citrulline amino acid

Kyowa Hakko USA, the wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., announced that it has completed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) self-affirmation for the amino acid L-Citrulline.L-Citrulline is an amino acid that plays

Latest News
Ninth edition of Food Chemicals Codex published

Ninth edition of Food Chemicals Codex published

The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has published the ninth edition Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) - a compendium of internationally recognized standards for a wide variety of ingredients. FCC includes latest specifications for the identity and