Whey protein promises nano-encapsulation of omega-3
The whey protein beta-lactoglobulin may spontaneously bind the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and offer nano-encapsulation potential for formulators.
Archives for January 8, 2009
GLG could look beyond China to help serve stevia market
GLG Life Tech Corporation may open up stevia plants in other countries following the announcement that it has begun operations at two new processing facilities for the sweetener in China.
Sodium phosphate substitute launched as prices soar
Advanced Food Systems (AFS) has developed its Actobind range to include a clean-label ingredient system for either completely or partially replacing sodium phosphate in meat products.
Renovating products could boost growth
Renovation as well as innovation could help food and beverage manufacturers who are looking for growth in a downturn economy, according to an outlook report on the year ahead by the Nielsen Company.
More stevia-sweetened products launched in US
The beverage company Reed's, Inc. has announced the introduction of stevia-sweetened versions of it Virgil's brand of premium sodas.
Nestle places confidence in probiotics for kids
Food giant Nestle is today launching a probiotics drink for children in the US, which the company claims is the only drink on the market to deliver immune benefits coupled with balanced nutrition.