Herbs & Botanicals

Within the plant protein space, ingredients are still struggling to achieve the one thing that will make consumers sit up and finally make the switch to eating plant-based: good taste.

The company showcased its Gingever high-potency ginger ingredient for digestive health as well as its new Curcumin Ultra+ ingredient.

At the show, the company discussed recent research investigating what makes an ideal composition of black seed oil.

For ingredients supplier Blue California, October’s SupplySide West trade show was the first time the company got to display many of its recently introduced ingredients.

The company discussed its new SophorOx antioxidant ingredient and its expanded line of tea extracts, all geared to the healthy living and healthy aging markets.

At this October’s SupplySide West trade show, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Kyle Einhorn, HempRise’s vice president of sales, about why the company felt now is the right time to make this significant investment and about what its plans are as the U.S. dietary industry waits to find out whether hemp cannabidiol (CBD) will be made a legal dietary ingredient in the U.S.

Ingredient suppliers Nutritional Outlook interviewed revealed they are actively researching the sleep-health benefits of their ingredients—including teasing out the sleep-support potential of ingredients that previously had not been largely promoted for sleep health.

A Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha from Ito En and distributed by Taiyo International may help ease mild stress-related cognitive decline and improves reaction time among young adults, which could position it as an e-gaming ingredient. 

Read about the Herbal Pharmacist’s botanical best-bets for battling stress.

Artemis International has signed a distribution agreement for the U.S. with Distillerie Bonollo Umberto S.p.A, representing Bonollo’s Ecovitis, a standardized grape seed extract.

Legacy ingredients are losing ground as emerging products gain validation.

Under the agreement, Taiyo will supply organic and conventional ElderMune to food and beverage companies in North and South America.

Sabinsa will highlight several new branded, as well as showcase its latest book, "Ashwagandha – The Antiaging and Neuroprotective Adaptogen," by Muhammed Majeed, PhD, founder and chairman of Sabinsa.

The expansion includes green, black, white, oolong, and pu’erh tea extracts.

The consent decree prohibits the defendants from manufacturing or distributing dietary supplements until they hire a labeling expert, pull violative labeling, and receive written permission from FDA to resume operations.

Blends and whole-body formulations resonate with today’s consumers over single ingredients.

Nutrafol Growth Activator hair serum is designed to address the immediate signs of thinning hair.

Results showed that subjects taking ashwagandha saw significant increases in immunoglobulin (Ig), cytokines, and TBNK cells.

Why nutraceuticals that specifically address testosterone and nitric oxide levels may have a positive impact on male sexual function.

The drink, called Elix, is the latest milestone in Barry Callebaut’s mission to bring functional, health-supporting cocoa flavanol products to market.

When it comes to health and supplements—and in a nod to the Spice Girls: What do women really, really want?

A recent randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-blind study found that a proprietary ginseng extract called Farlong NotoGinseng supported cholesterol and blood pressure.

The ingredients are sustainably sourced and processed with a water-only extraction technology called Pure-Hydro Process, which preserves the plant’s natural phytochemicals and avoids undesirable organic solvent residues.

New California law to regulate industrial hemp products including CBD.

The market for mood, stress, and sleep supplements was growing long before COVID-19. The pan-demic shot it into the stratosphere.

Enovita Organic is now being offered by Indena as a nutraceutical ingredient for the cardiovascular and stress markets.

A new silica ingredient helps supplement and food formulators turn liquid, waxy, or oily active ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and botanical extracts, into free-flowing powders.

Turmeric and curcumin research uncovers new gems.

BeniCaros is a soluble fiber produced from upcycled carrot pomace, which is a byproduct of carrot juice production.

According to its findings, 89.4% of companies test their CBD products through accredited third-party labs, demonstrating a transparent industry. Unfortunately, 43% of CBD companies in the study did not disclose extraction methods used for their products.