Cargill announced that Health Canada approved the use of Barliv™ barley betafiber (beta-glucan) as a novel dietary fiber in foods and beverages to help lower cholesterol. The approval was received in early January 2012. ...More
Cargill announced the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel confirmed a cause-and-effect relationship between barley beta glucans and lower/reduced blood cholesterol. The opinion paves the way for European food and beverage manufacturers to use a stronger health claim ...More
Quenching the Thirst for Wellness Beverages: An increasing number of consumers are turning to wellness beverages fortified with vitamins, minerals, macronutrients and efficacious botanicals. Nutrition and Heart Health: Numerous studies linking heart health and nutrition ...More
According to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind, parallel group trial published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism, 6 g/d of barley beta-glucan (BBG; as Barliv™ from Cargill) consumed in a beverage over 12 weeks may improve insulin ...More
The global nutraceuticals products market is projected to exceed $207 billion by 2016, according to a new report from companiesandmarkets.com. The sector is being driven by demand for healthy food and beverage products, which presents growth opportunities in the functional ...More
An oat beta glucan ingredient from Biovelop, PromOatTM, was recognized as the “Best Natural Ingredient for Functional Drinks" at the Beverage Innovation Functional Drinks Awards 2011, part of the 7th InnoBev Global Beverages Summit. ...More