Coloured chickpeas: the next functional food
03 March, 2010Coloured chickpeas have significantly higher antioxidant qualities than the regular cream and beige colour varieties, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Kemin and DSM FloraGLO Lutein
07 January, 2010 byFloraGLO Lutein is claimed to be the world’s first patented, purified lutein used by leading supplement and food manufacturers worldwide. FloraGLO Lutein is covered by several process and composition patents in a number of geographies worldwide. FloraGLO has GRAS (generally recognised as safe) status for several food and beverage applications, and different product forms are available for inclusion into a variety of supplements and foods.
New functional ingredient for blood sugar regulation
02 November, 2009A new functional ingredient may be on the horizon as the Cooperative Research Centre for Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology (CRC SIIB) has identified natural glycaemic index (GI) modifiers that have the potential to lower blood sugar levels and help manage type 2 diabetes.
