Presently the main market segment for nutraceuticals in India is based on vitamins and minerals followed by probiotics and omega -3 fatty acids. However, the potential for market penetration is seen, primarily, in preventive health products. Obesity rates in India have increased by 20% and so have cardiovascular death rates. Much of the population is […]
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal Wants Transparency in Regulations For Growth of Food Processing Industry
Union Food Processing Minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal has taken up the issue of import consignments lying at various ports and airports with the Health Minister. The apex food authority, FSSAI, that handles food related issues, works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Badal denied the fact that she wanted the FSSAI to work […]
Is Prevention Better than Cure, the Premise of Nutraceuticals?
Nutraceuticals are considered dietary foods for use by human beings to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake. As on date, there are no standards for nutraceuticals in India so each time a new product is introduced, the Food Business Operator has to prove that the product is safe for human consumption. Ingredients […]
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