21th Week Nutrition Industry News
May 23, 2022
1、KERRY launched mood relief product wellmune® yeast beta-glucan
Background: The prolonged stay at home caused by the epidemic not only prevents people from going out and relaxing, but also makes it difficult to relieve people's anxiety. Maintaining a good state of mind and body can help people better engage in their work.
Wellmune® yeast beta-glucan is a functional product that adds immune benefits to improve mood and maintain physical and mental health. Wellmune® Yeast Beta Glucan is a yeast beta glucan derived from the cell wall of baker's yeast that has been clinically proven to enhance immunity, reduce upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), improve mood, and relieve stress. In addition, the product is stable and is available in both water-dispersible and water-soluble powder forms. The water-dispersible form can be evenly suspended in liquid products, while the water-soluble form can be added to beverages requiring clarification. (Source: KERRY)
2. Cohanson is launching the auxiliary fermentation culture Vega Boost
Cohanson is expanding Cohanson's Vega culture line with the launch of Vega Boost, an auxiliary fermentation culture. The product is said to improve fermentation performance and provide subtle flavor, allowing for differentiated flavors of plant-based dairy alternatives. In addition, Cohanson is introducing a plant-based cream cheese made from fava beans. This cream cheese, which is soy-free and offers similar nutritional profiles to animal dairy products, was developed in partnership with Chivaton, Erion and AAK. (Source: foodingredientsfirst)
3. Chivaton launches Customer Foresight, a new artificial intelligence platform
Kivaton has launched Customer Foresight, a "future planning platform" that will use big data, AI technology and the company's own expertise to co-create food experiences with customers. It will enable customers to detect signals, understand emerging trends and predict potential future outcome scenarios, providing opportunities to enhance current development processes. The Chivaton Customer Foresight platform is currently being piloted in two test markets and is expected to be launched in 2023. (Source: foodingredientsfirst)
4, Bioiberica launches digestive health ingredient DAOgest and skin health ingredient Dermial
Bioiberica launched two new ingredients at the Vitafoods Europe trade show, DAOgest, a digestive health ingredient, and Dermial, a skin health ingredient, which is said to be a natural extract based on the enzyme diamine oxidase that improves histamine digestion and is effective at a low dose of 4.2 mg per serving, while Dermial is a new ingredient for skin care that provides a new level of protection for the skin. a new ingredient in skin care that brings powerful rejuvenation to the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin, helping to moisturize the skin and keep it healthy. According to the company, data show that Dermial has superior effects in inducing type I collagen synthesis, HDF cell proliferation and HEK cell migration compared to standard HA from fermented or extracted sources. Dermial is currently available as a nutritional cosmetic ingredient for use in dietary supplements and functional foods. It is effective at a low dose of 60 mg/day, has a good organoleptic profile and is double certified by Novel Food and GRAS. (Source: nutritionaloutlook)
5. Indena launches cranberry ingredient Anthocran Phytosome and berberine ingredient Berbevis
Indena launched two new ingredients at the Vitafoods Europe trade show, the cranberry ingredient Anthocran Phytosome and the berberine ingredient Berbevis, which are said to be developed using the company's Phytosome technology. Phytosome is a delivery matrix that uses food-grade lecithin excipients to enhance bioavailability as a molecular formulation that provides a carrier for insoluble natural active ingredients, resulting in self-aggregation and enhanced bioavailability.
The cranberry ingredient Anthocran Phytosome is standardized as proanthocyanidins and contains whole polyphenolic components including its flavanols, anthocyanins and phenolic acids natural cranberry, which according to relevant studies, Anthocran Phytosome has safety and health benefits for the urinary tract. Berbevis, a berberine ingredient, is an innovative phytosome composition for berberine that addresses the poor bioavailability of berberine and optimizes the health benefits of the extract. (Source: nutritionaloutlook)
6. Sibelius launches UpBiet, a beet ingredient for brain health and endurance, among other applications
According to the company, beet is rich in sugar, iron, vitamins C and B, potassium, carotenoids and soluble or insoluble dietary fiber, with high energy potential and nutritional content. Crystal-sourced beetroot juice has been clinically shown to combat fatigue, cerebral blood flow and endurance. Currently, UpBiet is available in beverages, gels, powders, jellies and cans. (Source: nutritioninsight)