Many nutrition store shoppers know of whey protein as a mainstay in the sports nutrition, weight management and general health/wellness categories. An important, but lesser known component of whey is lactoferrin and it is key for immune health. In fact, several studies indicate lactoferrin has immune-modulating effects and, in supplement form, it is believed to support a healthy immune system.
TIC Gums, White Marsh, MD, has introduced an organic yogurt stabilizer called TICorganic. Two varieties of the product are available: YG Cup Set is for organic yogurt in cup packaging, while YG Vat Set is for stirred yogurt. Derived from red seaweed and said to increase yogurt’s smoothness, both...
Gluten-free foods maker Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA, is running its sixth annual “Gluten-Free Recipe Contest” from June 1–August 15, 2011. The theme of this year’s contest is “easy and delicious food,” and contestants will create recipes using any of the gluten-free brand’s products. The Coca-Cola Company has completed its...
Hershey, PA—A recent study conducted at the Hershey Center for Health and Nutrition found that there are more antioxidants and flavanoids in cocoa powder and dark chocolate than in powders derived from superfruits such as açaí, blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates. The materials used in the study were commercially available...
Rockville, MD—Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warnings to consumers about newly popular raw milk and weight-loss supplements. Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, a process that involves heating milk to 161 degrees for 15 seconds. This process kills bacteria such as E.
TIC Gums, White Marsh, MD, has introduced an organic yogurt stabilizer called TICorganic. Two varieties of the product are available: YG Cup Set is for organic yogurt in cup packaging, while YG Vat Set is for stirred yogurt. Derived from red seaweed and said to increase yogurt’s smoothness, both...
Gluten-free foods maker Pamela's Products, Ukiah, CA, is running its sixth annual “Gluten-Free Recipe Contest” from June 1–August 15, 2011. The theme of this year’s contest is “easy and delicious food,” and contestants will create recipes using any of the gluten-free brand’s products. The Coca-Cola Company has completed its...
Gridley, CA-based Mary’s Gone Crackers hired Deanne Sullivan to be its director of western sales. Says the company, “Sullivan will work with the national sales team to drive sales in both the grocery and natural channels.” Jarrod Butler joined derma e Natural Bodycare of Simi Valley, CA as international...
