Applications of inulin and oligofructose in health and nutrition.

Inulin and oligofructose belong to a class of carbohydrates known as fructans. The main sources of inulin and oligofructose that are used in the food industry are chicory and Jerusalem artichoke. Inulin and oligofructose are considered as functional food ingredients since they affect the physiological and biochemical processes in rats and human beings, resulting in better health and reduction in the risk of many diseases.

Active ingredients dan arah industri hilir teh

Meningkatnya perhatian masyarakat terhadap manfaat kesehatan teh telah mendorong pelaku industri hilir untuk menjadikan teh sebagai salah satau komponen utama baik dalam produk produk pangan, farmasi maupun produk-produk perawatan tubuh. Kenyataan ini tentunya tidak terlepas dari keberadaan actives ingredients seperti katekin,theaflavin dan theanin sebagai aktor paling penting dalam kaitan teh dan kesehatan.

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Research shows consumers want a healthy start to the day

Research released by Tate & Lyle provides fresh insight into consumers’ attitudes towards breakfast cereals. The survey polled 1,565 European consumers on the benefi ts they view as important in their breakfast cereals, and those for which they are willing to pay more for.

The consumers surveyed come from the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain and they are aged 18-65.