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Remember This A newly published study has yielded promising new results in the ﬁght against Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases. Research conducted during a Mount Sinai/ UCLA study shows a very strong relationship between experimental MegaNatural®-AZ grape seed extract and increased brain function and reduced memory loss. The study found that MegaNatural-AZ signiﬁcantly reduced the formation of a more complex form of molecule, known as amyloid, in the brains of mice that had been genetically modiﬁed to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Complex amyloid build-up can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, as well as memory impairment associated with dementia. Results of the study were published in the Journal of Neuroscience. It was completed in collaboration with the Polyphenolics division of Constellation Brands, Department of Veteran Affairs, Japan Human Science Foundation, NIH, NCCAM and Alzheimer’s Association. For more information about the beneﬁts of grape seed extract, visit www.polyphenolics.com. @ISTOCKPHOTO Agave Awareness Consumers are increasingly demanding products with added ﬁber, due to the large ﬁber gap that exists in the modern daily diet. The Institute of Medicine recommends between 28-35g of ﬁber per day, yet most consumers only eat about 14-15g per day. BioAgave™ agave active ﬁber, from GTC Nutrition, is a naturally-occurring, plantderived ﬁber source of inulin that provides unique functional beneﬁts to food and beverage applications. BioAgave features a branched structure and high degree of polymerization (DP). As a result, it offers superior functionalities and stability, particularly in liquid form. Derived from the Blue Weber agave plant in Mexico, BioAgave contains 90% inulin. Technical advantages include a clean ﬂavor proﬁle, high solubility, mouthfeel without viscosity, and it is an excellent bulking agent. GTC Nutrition, 303-468-5077, www.gtcnutrition.com Pomegranate Health Promise A standardized pomegranate extract was found to be an activator of the hearthealth inﬂuencing enzyme Paraoxonase 1 (PON1), according to the results of a recent study. VitaGranate®, from FutureCeuticals Inc., showed results in an ex vivo study to the effect that the extract stimulated PON1 in human serum by as much as 47%. Ex vivo human sera results such as these are of interest, due to their high potential for potency in vivo human physiology. Research has identified the importance of the enzyme PON1 in lipid metabolism and in the prevention of the onset of various chronic diseases. Recent science has suggested that increases in PON1 activity may aid in the prevention of macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, cataracts, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and in promoting overall longevity and health. VitaGranate Pomegranate Extract is available exclusively from FutureCeuticals Inc., is made with premium quality pomegranate and is standardized to ellagic acid and punicaligins. FutureCeuticals Inc., 888-452-6853, ext.29, www.futureceuticals.com NS22 SEPTEMBER 2008 • Site with Savvy A world-leading, renewable food and industrial ingredients company announces the launch of a new website. Tate & Lyle’s new site provides food and beverage processors with information on their award-winning PROMITOR ™ dietary fibers, and it includes videos and podcasts from a number of Tate & Lyle scientists and health professionals on a wide range of topics. The site also includes detailed technical information for both PROMITOR Soluble Corn Fiber (known as Soluble Gluco Fibre in Europe) and PROMITOR Resistant Starch; lists of ready-made prototypes available from Tate & Lyle; comprehensive information on suitable product applications; and a sample request facility. Tate & Lyle, 866653-6622, www.tateandlyle.com Phosphate Frenzy A new brochure is an excellent source of information on everything phosphate. Within the pages of the new Innophos Properties and Applications brochure is a complete list of Innophos’ specialty products designed for food, nutritional supplements and other industrial applications. Each section includes speciﬁc information about the markets served and each product’s properties. A handy specification guide makes it easy to compare and select the right product for formulation. As an innovator, Innophos offers technical assistance to customers. www.PreparedFoods.com PHOTO COURTESY OF GTC NUTRITION http://www.polyphenolics.com http://www.gtcnutrition.com http://www.tateandlyle.com http://www.futureceuticals.com http://www.PreparedFoods.com

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Prepared Foods - September 2008 Contents Hitting the Shelves Talk Soup Why Kids Choose the Foods They Do MarketWatch Regulations Oaxaca: Land of the Seven Moles Flavor Secrets: A Touch of Garlic On the National Menu Emerging Healthy Ingredients: Staples to Stars Formulating for Texture and Viscosity R&D Applications Seminar: Tropical Fruits and Flavor Considerations R&D Applications: The Fifth Taste R&D Applications: Fiber Byproduct Adds Value Abstracts IFT Profile Fast-tracking with Fiber-ful Grains R&D Applications: Domestic New Superfruit NutraNews

Prepared Foods - September 2008

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