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Weaving the matrix of wellness
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Readers respond...
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Cutting-edge research
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An apple pectin a day
Bone up on TruCal
Entertain your brain
Get ahead with Dermylex
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Experts call for tighter labelling rules for energy drinks
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Consumers are often clueless as to what they are drinking, scientists claim
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US authorities move to halt 'port shopping'
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The FDA hopes to prevent access for products refused entry
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Melamine disaster a lesson for the ingredients sector
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Due diligence is the only appropriate response, experts say
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Spain emerges as functional-foods and beverages mecca
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Decline of traditional Mediterranean diet drives time-poor consumers to quick fixes
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Inulin is in for fish and poultry
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New turkey, shark-catfish products will carry Orafti's Beneo brand
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Dosage and delivery innovations: dazzle or desperation?
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Dosage, delivery innovations
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Probiotics: the potential of billions
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Validating the efficacy of these live organisms and adhering to labelling standards are the next hurdles for the industry. Beyond that, the future is full of promise. Joysa Winter surveys the latest efforts to improve consumer awareness and acceptance
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Next-generation superfruits are now ripening
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New science and the market's hunger for healthy products are ensuring some exotic new entries — gac, amla and the fruit of the baobab tree among them — to the marketplace. Mark J Tallon, PhD, examines the research behind some of the newcomers
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Larch: the versatile prebiotic fibre
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This novel prebiotic fibre, with its minimal impact on mouthfeel, lack of aftertaste, and stability, lends itself well to numerous applications. Bryan Rodriguez shares tips on formulating with larch for foods and beverages
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The latest advances in immune health
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Ingredients such as prebiotics and probiotics are part of the changing landscape of immune health. Science Editor Todd Runestad examines recent research, including the branded ingredients making the biggest names for themselves
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New ingredients
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Natural preservative
Waxy, maize-based starch
Low-sodium soy isolate
Non-GMO pea-protein isolate
Branded omega-3s ingredient
Patented hops extract
Orange-blossom water
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Probiotics — flurry of new items
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Urogenital support for women
High potency supplement
Ganeden-powered muffins
Flora for sinus health
Fortified wellness bars
ProbioKid in Australia
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Research capsule
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Lonza's Carnipure
PL Thomas' 5-Loxin
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Supply Spotlight: Matsutani
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Providing the world with fibre
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Company news
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People news
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