By Robyn Eijlander and Guus Kortman, Scientists and Project Managers at NIZO
As consumers continue to turn towards more natural ways to maintain their health, the market for probiotics and other ingredients that promote a healthy gut microbiome continues to grow. But how can a manufacturer be sure their pre-, pro- or postbiotic...
The global gut health is variously estimated at around €15-30 billion and predicted to grow by around 8% annually at least to the end of the decade, but what are the opportunities and hurdles for companies wanting to win in it?
Creating new value from biomass sidestreams from existing processes makes sense for everyone, opening up new revenue and supply sources, while reducing waste and carbon footprint.
Consumer interest in products offering immune health benefits continues to rise, and the Covid-19 pandemic has only increased awareness of immunity issues.
In this series of articles, Alwine Kardinaal, Expertise Group Leader at NIZO, talks to NutraIngredients’ Will Chu about prebiotic human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) health benefits and applications.
Feeding a booming global population requires increasing food production by over 60%, says Anita Hartog, Senior Scientist at NIZO, who presents a case for microbial biomass as not only a potentially sustainable source of protein but also one that presents...
With increasing consumer demand for healthy and functional foods and beverages, probiotics offer a path for producers to differentiate products and meet the needs of customers.
By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager
How can fermentation - including selecting cultures, blending strains, and controlling processes - improve foods and beverages in dairy and plant-based categories? René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert...