Despite the cooling fortunes of coconut as a healthful culinary oil, the prospects for its medium chain triglyceride derivative have never been brighter. Stepan has added to its MCT line, boosting a trend of product development in this area.
Japanese ingredient supplier, Taiyo, has partnered soft drinks brand, Sinalco, and sweetener experts, Sweethouse, to create a sugar-free drink which it claims can aid weight loss.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients DMV has revealed an ‘ultra-clean’ whey protein isolate hoped to power innovation in the soaring protein waters and clear drinks market.
Delivering adequate nutrition in an ageing population is far more important than focusing on added benefits, particularly in a demographic where malnutrition is commonplace, says a DSM executive.
There are just two weeks to go until the region’s leading probiotic and microbiome event, Probiota Asia, gets underway in Singapore, with a stellar line-up of speakers from the likes of Blackmores, Danone, Herbalife and Life-Space set to take to the stage.
French microalgae firm Fermentalg and Madrid-based fermentation specialist ADL BioPharma have signed a long-term manufacturing contract for the production of algal omega-3 oils.
Bifodan has expanded its microbiology laboratory facilities increasing production capacity with a view to including fermentation capabilities and bulk powder manufacturing as part of the firm’s future offerings.
Dietary supplementation with Fibersol-2, a fermentable functional fiber, may boost levels of beneficial bifidobacteria levels in the intestine and feces and increase stool bulk, says a new clinical trial.
A forward-thinking approach to infant formula is required to properly benefit both industry and consumers in Asia-Pacific's diverse markets, and must be supported by extensive research and strong co-operation with regulators.
Supplement critic Dr Pieter Cohen has trained his sights on probiotics for a new opinion paper, stating that the sector has spun hundreds of small studies favorably and also practices creative advertising.
Algal fermentation specialist Fermentalg has partnered with global ingredients supplier DSM Nutritional Products to develop and market high potency DHA ingredients.
Royal DSM has announced plans to expand vitamin B2 production capacity at its facility in Grenzach, Germany, in a move intended to meet rising demand across the food and dietary supplement markets.
The latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin focuses on the increasing popular botanical ingredient: maca (Lepidium meyenii, syn. L. peruvianum, Brassicaceae) root and root extract.
