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Weekly Roundup: Bifodan introduces “probiotics for the first 1000 days,” Broccoli compound may inhibit cancer
17 May 2019 --- In nutrition news this week, Bifodan presented its new product portfolio called “Probiotics for the first 1000 days” at Vitafoods 2019, Geneva. A natural compound found in broccoli may promote the function of a potent... Read More
Origins of gut-related diseases? “Overfed” bacteria turn against human hosts, researchers say
17 May 2019 --- An “unnatural and particularly comprehensive” nutrient supply in the human gut is responsible for the decoupling of bacteria from their host organism, thus upsetting the delicate balance of the microbiome and promoting... Read More
Nail in the coffin for processed foods? Study confirms causal relationship between processed foods and weight gain
17 May 2019 --- A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study has become the first to establish causality between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and overeating and weight gain. The findings compared the health outcomes of one group eating an... Read More
“Quality” seals for probiotic products? New paper formulates plan to ensure transparency on the growing market
14 May 2019 --- A global logo or seal to communicate the quality of probiotic products could be on the cards, following the publication of an expert opinion in Frontiers in Microbiology. The paper has set out recommendations for the probiotics... Read More
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Givaudan-StartLife partnership: “Together we are exploring new business models, disruptive ideas and novel technologies,”...
17 May 2019 --- As the trend toward big businesses collaborating with start-ups continues to gain traction within the food-tech space, flavor powerhouse... Read More
Nutrition Focus : Low FODMAP product launches on the rise
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates found in many fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy foods and sweeteners. In some cases, these are poorly absorbed, attracting excess water and fermentable bacteria that cause the symptoms... More
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