N-utra functional vitamin D3-enriched mealworm flour obtains EU Novel Food status

Standard mealworms flour does not contain vitamin D3. UV exposure enables vitamin D3 to be synthesized in mealworm flour.N-utra is also a source of other essential nutrients, including proteins,...

Soy does not raise risk of estrogen-related cancers, says USDA-funded study

“The risk of cardiovascular disease increases substantially as women go through menopause, so soy can offer dual benefits during this particular phase of life,” says Laura Chiavaroli, the study’s...

Is maple the smarter sweetener? Study finds it improves multiple cardiometabolic risk factors

“Because the fundamental chemistry of maple syrup is unique, I wondered if ingesting maple syrup instead of an equivalent amount of refined sugar would differently impact the cardiometabolic health...

Mad Foods and TurtleTree introduce RTD coffee beverage line with vegan-certified lactoferrin

While lactoferrin is already used in some supplements and infant formulas today, supply scarcity means that demand continues to be a challenge for other verticals, such as sports nutrition, adult and...

UK report flags “worst” combinations of common children’s snacks that triple daily sugar limit

This amount is three times the recommended daily sugar limit for children aged 11 and above.“Shocking but true — children can consume 92.5 grams of sugar and over 1,300 calories from just three...

Warsaw welcomes new agri-tech accelerator hub to propel sustainable food solutions

The selected companies will participate in a “robust capacity-building program,” which will include workshops, mentorship, networking opportunities and access to “industry-leading” corporates and...

Brevel introduces “first-of-its-kind” microalgae technology with new pilot facility

The simultaneous application of light and fermentation is a core highlight of its technology. This generates nutrient-rich microalgae in “abundant yields” without any form of gene...

Commercializing colors: Phytolon nets funding to explore natural hues in bakery applications

RPV is the corporate venture capital fund of the New York, US-based Rich Products (Rich’s). As part of the investment, Rich’s will explore applying Phytolon’s proprietary color offerings in its...