Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, and East Brunswick, NJ—Children has published a review paper that documents vitamin K2’s role in various physiological processes, its safe history of use, and that children show the greatest need for K2 supplementation, according to a press release from Gnosis by Lesaffre. The paper presents the data showing...
Branchburg, NJ—Lycored announced the launch of a state-of-the-art processing facility in Branchburg, NJ, complete with an informative microsite and a "virtual VIP tour" video that offers an educational and entertaining look around the site. The new plant—which is for Lycored's carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and real food ingredients—enables the...
Hadley, MA—Supplementation with annatto tocotrienol can help reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The study was conducted by researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in collaboration with the University of California, Davis, and Georgia State University. It used...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association has released updates to seven additional botanicals via the online Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd edition. The updates: Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile) – A May 2021 review identified additional references for a case report of a potential drug interaction, numerous clinical trials, human and animal...
Carthage, MO—Maxim Partners has assumed majority ownership of Stratum Nutrition. Maxim Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired 100% of the shares previously owned by Novus Nutrition Brands. It will operate in partnership with ESM Holdings, LLC, which owns the remaining shares. Micah Osborne, CEO at Stratum Nutrition, said,...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is now offering two plant-based protein powder solutions developed in collaboration with AGT Foods: Plantaris Pea Isolate 85 A and Plantaris Faba Isolate 90 A, both of which were designed to overcome the off-notes in the flavor of pea proteins, while being specially processed to ensure dispersibility, solubility,...
International Taste Solutions has developed Vegan Boost, a range of natural flavor enhancers intended to replicate the characteristics of traditional bakery products in dairy- and egg-free bakery alternatives. Available in liquid and powder formats, Vegan Boost can help improve the sensory quality of plant-based cake and patisserie products by accentuating...
American Key Food Products has introduced Native Waxy Potato Starch, a cook-up starch, and Pre-gelatinized Native Waxy Potato Starch, a cold-swelling pre-gelatinized starch. These potato products contain over 99% amylopectin, and are used to thicken food and offer an extended shelf life. Both products are non-GMO, gluten-free and clean label-friendly.
Omya has launched non-nano Omyafood 120, an anti-caking agent. The nano-free agent is based on functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC) particles that have undergone a patented recrystallization process, creating a new mineral composition and structure. The product offers high porosity, high moisture-binding capacity and reduced mechanical interlocking, according to the company.
Yemoja, Ltd., is now offering Ounje, a microalgae formulation that adds authentic 'bloody' juiciness to plant-based burgers and steaks. The ingredient uses no artificial colors and provides the sensory characteristics of juicy meat. The algae is grown indoor and exhibits potential to act as a clean and 100% plant-sourced heme...
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