New York-based Kyowa Hakko USA announced that its Setria glutathione ingredient now is available as a dietary supplement in Europe. Setria is a branded form of glutathione, an antioxidant present in almost all of the cells in the body, the company says. Setria glutathione already is sold in the United States and Asia.

Kancor Ingredients Ltd., Kerala, India, published results of a color-impact study on citrus beverages that compares its natural antioxidant OxiKan CLS with rosemary extract. Measured by Xrite Colorimeter and expressed in Delta E (DE), OxiKan CLS showed a DE value of 0.44 at a dosage of 200 ppm, while rosemary extract at 200 ppm showed a DE value of 33.36 and imparted a strong yellowish color to the clear citrus beverage. The rosemary extract imparts flavor, aroma and color to the final application, while the water- and oil-soluble OxiKan CLS is completely refined, fully deodorized and decolorized, making the natural ingredient useful in controlling oxidation and extending the shelf life of beverages, the company says.