Probiotic

Sugar Coating Helps Probiotics Survive

The outer polysaccharide coating surrounding probiotics plays a key role in their survival in the gut. ...More
January 25, 2012
Posted in News
Modified Probiotic May Decrease Listeria Infection

Purdue researchers have discovered that the same Listeria protein that allows the bacteria to pass through intestinal cells and into bloodstreams can help block those same paths when added to a probiotic, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. The ...More
January 11, 2012
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Comments Sought on New FCC Standards

The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is seeking comments on a number of proposed Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards before they go into effect. Industry and public comments are due March 31, 2012. ...More
January 4, 2012
Posted in News, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
The Latest on Health and Wellness

Food Product Design produced an exclusive, online-only digital issue with a Focus on Wellness. ...More
December 1, 2011
Posted in Blog, Fiber
Awareness of Probiotics Rises, Confusion Persists

Currently, 45% of Americans consider themselves very or somewhat knowledgeable about the benefits of probiotics on digestive health, compared to 36% in 2009, according to results of an annual benchmark survey by The Dannon Company. ...More
December 1, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Formulating All-Natural Beverages

Formulating natural beverages, without the benefit of a federal definition of natural. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Flavor
Focus on Wellness

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
November 3, 2011
Posted in Digital Issues, Fiber
Probiotics Affect Metabolism

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have demonstrated a way to test the effects of probiotic bacteria on digestive health by zeroing in on the community of microbes that naturally live in the intestine and help to digest foods the body can’t on its own. ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Slideshow: Inside the Dannon Discovery & Innovation Center

This slide show takes an inside look at the new $9 million Dannon Discovery & Innovation Center, with insight from Stewart Townsend, Senior Director, Research & Development, and Michael Neuwirth, Senior Director of Public Relations. ...More
October 27, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Colors
Chr. Hansen Studies Health Benefits of Probiotics

Chr. Hansen announced the launch of a large probiotic study to determine if consumption of probiotics defends against influenza and the common cold. ...More
October 4, 2011
Posted in News