Chinese red dates: Ultrasonic power and microwave extraction boosts functionality
Polysaccharides from Chinese red dates can provide a host of functional benefits, but certain extraction methods can boost their yields, a review reveals.
Archives for June 12, 2017
Omega-3 supplement restrictions in Indonesia reversed after pressure from trade associations
Badan Pom (BPOM), The National Agency of Drug and Food Control of Indonesia, has revoked tough restrictions issued at the end of last year for omega-3 supplements.
Study supports probiotic yogurt’s immune boosting effects
Yogurt containing two probiotic strains plus heat-treated bacteria may boost the activity of immune cells called natural killer (NK) cells in people over 60, says a new study.
Mediterranean diet linked to rheumatoid arthritis benefits: Japan study
Adopting a Mediterranean diet, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), could help suppress disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients, researchers in Japan report.
Powerful protein: Edible insects packing a punch
Michi Abe, founder of Abundance Food, launched the ProPro energy bar last year in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
中国原料企业进入东南亚市场的关键是清真认证
新生物工程有限公司一直努力确保所生成的所有原料（如 D-氨基葡萄糖、壳聚糖和海洋壳聚糖）均能满足清真认证要求，这样可以提高其在东南亚市场取得成功的机会。
中国红枣：超声波和微波对其提取具有促进作用
中国西北农林科技大学的研究人员写道，中国红枣 (Z. Jujube) 多糖具有提高免疫力、抗氧化、抗肿瘤、保肝和降血糖等作用。
卵殻膜の粉末、炎症性腸疾患の新たな治療法に
卵殻膜から作られた微粉末は、ヒトの直腸組織を使った試験管での実験とマウスを使った動物実験で炎症性腸疾患に効果があることが示された。
Egg shell powder a ‘novel’ treatment against inflammatory bowel disease
Fine powder made from eggshell membrane showed positive effects against inflammatory bowel disease, according to in vitro and in vivo studies.
Vitafoods Asia 2017 to feature more 'retail ready' products in Singapore
More details have been announced about the first ever Vitafoods Asia event to be held in Singapore this September, which will feature more than 200 exhibitors.
機能性スープ：日本の食品メーカー、栄養食品メーカーにとり次の大きなビジネスチャンスか？
生姜や朝鮮人参、冬虫夏草といった野菜やハーブを用いた機能性スープの商品開発が日本で活発化しそうである。特に高齢者層を対象とした市場では高い収益性が見込まれる。
地中海料理、関節リウマチの緩和に関係：日本での研究
日本の研究者は、一価不飽和脂肪酸が豊富な地中海料理は関節リウマチの症状緩和に寄与すると報告した。