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Increased Ajinomoto Glutamine Capacity On Stream

Tuesday, 30 January, 2007

Production of Ajinomoto Glutamine is now on stream following the construction of a new facility in Limeira, Brazil. Glutamine is an amino acid that is used widely in clinical nutrition products, pharmaceuticals and sports drinks. Demand has risen sharply in recent years as more evidence of the therapeutic benefits of glutamine has been published. Glutamine can help to strengthen the immune system, alleviate nervous disorders and play a role in the treatment of wounds. Glutamine is also used in combination with other amino acids in products for amateur and professional sportsmen and women.

Danisco: A new generation of food - tasty and healthy

Consumers are demanding healthier foods across all categories, from candy to cereals and bars to beverages, which means there will be huge pressure from the market on food producers to create more healthy products. This is on the one hand a considerable challenge for the whole food industry, but on the other it is a chance to come up with new products or even new product ranges.

Very Wise Nutrition: Cod liver and other types of fish oil

Cod liver and other types of fish oil have been traditionally used to help maintain numerous aspects of our health for many generations. The ingredients in fish oils which are responsible for the majority of these benefits are the omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) Science is now providing substantial evidence to support this traditional use

Barry Callebaut: Building blocks of taste

Recently, the Swiss-based chocolate manufacturer teamed up with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel to uncover the intricacies of cocoa fermentation, the very first step on the road towards the delectable taste of chocolate we all know and love. The results of this research project have brought us a lot closer to understanding how the activity of certain specific kinds of bacteria influences the taste and flavour profile of the end-product.

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Nutraceuticalsnow is entering its tenth year and after extensive research in the mid-nineties was the first magazine to focus on providing the latest information on functional products and ingredients which are defined as having a disease preventing and/or health promoting benefit in addition to their nutritional value.

It is targeted at manufacturers of food and drink, who are producing finished products aimed at the ever increasingly health conscious consumer market.

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Food Ingredients Europe 2007 - London