Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to create a plant-based gelatin substitute from pea protein and are already collaborating with a multinational leader in plant-based ingredients.
Cargill's consumer preference study revealed that despite the widespread popularity of gelatin-based gummies, participants overwhelmingly favored a softer gummy texture made from alternative ingredients like pectin or tapioca.
Gelita's new gelatin 'Confixx' opens up possibilities in starch-free gummy production, creating opportunities with new active ingredients at a lower manufacturing cost.
German collagen supplier Gelita has released a corporate responsibility report that highlights the progress the company has made in its sustainability and traceability efforts.
Delivering co-enzyme Q10 complexed with beta-cyclodextrin may increase the bioavailability of the nutrient, with the benefits experienced by all, according to a new study.
A global producer of Gelatin-based products for use in functional food formulations says it has no choice but to raise the prices for its goods, owing to increasing material and energy costs.
Consumer demand and the constant evolution of nutraceutical
ingredients are driving soft gel manufacturers to find new
technologies and sources for their products.
Canadian companies Biodroga and GelCell have signed a marketing
agreement to promote animal-free carrageenan and starch softgels,
CCaps, for the North American dietary supplement market.
Soft Gel Technologies has entered into a partnership with Italy's
Sochim International, which will allow it to offer a full service
to its European clients - from encapsulation through to finished
product labelling.
Capsugel is introducing a new range of pearled two-piece capsules
that it says can spruce up visually bland formulations, and is
particularly suitable for image-conscious products like
nutricosmetics.
The gelatin industry has hit back at the claim that its
animal-derived ingredient may not be safe for consumption, in the
wake of increased negative publicity following tightened Canadian
regulations and new "mad cow disease"...
Degussa BioActives has improved its phosphatidylserine (PS) formula
for soft gel applications, after research by its R&D team found
possible interactions between the soft gel capsule and its PS
filling.