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Nexira’s Exocyan is an extract of a unique, small acid cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) grown exclusively in North and South America.

Cyvex Nutrition’s Euro Black Currant extract has attained self-affirmed GRAS status and can be safely used in a wide range of functional foods and beverages.

Calcium and phosphorus are vital to maintain healthy teeth and bones. Innophos’ VersaCAL Clear provides beverage manufacturers with an effective nutrient combination in a free-flowing, odorless blend that contains 15% elemental calcium and 24% phosphorus.

Multiple physiological and health benefits are associated with the consumption of resistant dietary fiber, most notably prebiotic effects.

WILD Flavors expands its line of Taste Modification Ingredients with WILD Sweetness Enhancer. The enhancer system is designed to add to the sweetness perception obtained from sugar, allowing for a reduction of caloric sweeteners.

CytoSport Inc., the maker of Muscle Milk, introduces Evolve, a naturally flavored protein shake. Evolve can be found in the weight management or protein nutrition aisle at retailers nationwide.

Clinical trials have confirmed the effectiveness of Pinnothin, a bioactive appetite suppressant derived from the oil of the Korean pine nut.

This white paper focuses on pycnogenol, a natural ingredient extracted from French maritime pine bark. Although there are many potential uses for pycnogenol, the most well-studied use is for improving vascular health, as a result of improved endothelial function and venous insufficiency.

Aker BioMarine adheres to the highest environmental standards in all aspects of operations and is focused on managing our fishery in a manner which emphasizes sustainable harvesting practices and minimizes environmental impact.

Consumers are hungry for recipe, health and food information, stated Phil Lempert, “The Supermarket Guru” and author of the Lempert Report, at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) 2011 Health and Wellness Conference, held in April in Orlando, Fla.

Calcium is an essential macronutrient whose primary function is the mineralisation of the skeleton (it is about 25% of bone dry weight and represents an average of 1,5% body weight). Calcium enrichment helps to compensate for diets deficient in calcium and helps fight against osteoporosis.