Herbs & Botanicals

The botanical chewing gum comes from foodtech startup Sweet Victory Ltd.

The first study looked at effects on older adults with low-grade inflammation, while the second study evaluated effects on inflammation in postmenopausal women.

The new ingredient, Cubo, features Indena’s Curcumin Phytosome and Boswellia Phytosome ingredients.

The company says Shade Vivid Orange–OS is the first 100% oil-soluble, plant-based color made from non-GMO paprika in the firm’s Exberry food color portfolio.

The ABC Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards were presented on March 8, 2023, in Anaheim, CA, during the Natural Products Expo West trade show.

With science showing how supplements achieve their benefits via multiple mechanisms of action—and without potentially adverse side effects.

TurmXtra is a bioavailable turmeric ingredient, while Prolanza is a clinically studied ashwagandha ingredient.

The 80-mesh particle size enables the cranberry powder to be used in gummies, softgels, and other delivery forms.

Botanical and herbal supplement sales go from strength to strength.

A 2023 in vitro study showed that ElderCraft may have benefits for COVID-19, while a second study in 2022 showed that it can modulate the gut microbiome and possibly also therefore immune function.

The company is the official curcumin sponsor for Vitafoods Europe 2023.

Study data shows that the ingredient enhances innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity, the firm says.

What makes fungi, well, fungi? Professor Emeritus of Mycology Dennis E. Desjardin, PhD, highlights five key facts.

The ingredient from CK Nutraceuticals is a patented blend of Angelica gigas, Cynanchum wilfordii, and Phlomis umbrosa.

How wellness companies are learning to predict the unpredictable.

What’s in the mushroom-health pipeline?

Nirmal Nair, founder and CEO of Sempera Organics sits down with Nutritional Outlook at SupplySide East 2023 to discuss the many benefits of mushrooms and the importance of standardization.

Research is putting science behind modern hangover nutraceuticals.

The company is launching non-GMO lemon balm and non-GMO echinacea, which are both produced directly from plant cells.

CITES is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade involving wild animals and plants is conducted in a way that does not threaten the survival of animal and plant species.

Sempera Organics grows and processes 25 mushroom species and over 120 strains.

The Plantae by Layn line offers clean-label botanical extract ingredients for food and beverage, flavor, and fragrance applications.

HP Ingredients has announced an independent conclusion of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for its Bergamonte bergamot extract.

A recent clinical study evaluated the potential anti-aging effects of a botanical blend called eternalyoung that is manufactured by Monteloeder SL, a subsidiary of Suanfarma.

The audience for cognitive and mental health supplements is growing.

The company underwent audits for both good manufacturing practices and the Global Food Safety Initiative’s Safe Quality Foods program.

Professor Emeritus of Mycology Dennis E. Desjardin, PhD, explains why fungi have been a source of human health for thousands of years.

Study researchers found that AstraGin supplementation improved intestinal barrier integrity, helped promote healthy microbiota in the gut, and helped decrease harmful bacteria populations, among other benefits.

Emerging trends and developments in dry eye–relief ingredients.

DolCas Biotech LLC has announced that its concentrated turmeric extract, Curcugen, has been selected by the supplement company, Clear Within, for its vegan nutricosmetic.