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The first commercialised ingredient in the Nextida platform, a range of specific collagen peptide compositions with targeted health benefits, Nextida™ GC targets post-prandial glucose spikes, naturally, and is backed by science.
Read our exclusive white paper, “Plant-based Proteins for Active Nutrition,” to explore how plant-based proteins have increased in importance amongst active consumers who are seeking nutritional alternatives to animal proteins. Plus, learn about ADM’s...
Ingredia Health develops and manufactures natural and unique bioactive ingredients for health.
Collagen loss typically begins around the age of 30 and it affects tissue regeneration in the skin, muscles, and bones. This decline often results in diminished physical function, susceptibility to injuries, and persistent pain, creating a dilemma for...
Next to protein, creatine is one of the most researched supplements for athletes, enhancing training intensity and energy. HMB reduces muscle breakdown, allowing faster recovery and more frequent training. Combining HMB and creatine accelerates reaching...
There are many possibilities in terms of communication within the European Union and several regulations to check. Food Chain ID's expert will review the main provisions for claims and communication in Europe. Firstly, we will analyze Regulation (EC)...
The joint health market is evolving to include younger consumers focused on maintaining their mobility.
600 caracLactium® is a milk protein hydrolysate that contains a bioactive decapeptide with calming properties, a-casozepine.
With 20% of the global population unsatisfied with their blood sugar levels* and 30% willing to improve them in the 12 next months* blood sugar management is a growingly hot topic, seen both as a way to reduce tiredness and fatigue (optimized...
Did you know? Approximately 70% of the entire immune system is located in the gut.1 The gut and immune system are balanced when working in harmony, but common issues such as poor diet, sleep irregularity and stress easily upset the...
Methylation is a vital metabolic process taking place a million times a second in every cell. DNA methylation and epigenetic alterations have been directly linked to longevity in humans.
Healthy indulgence is very much in trend!
ioWhey® uses a proprietary patented process to optimized whey protein isolate for superior bioavailability, greater absorption, and maximized performance.
Whey protein has become one of the most popular and recognized supplements in the nutrition segment.
4 out of 10 people experience difficulties getting to sleep while the recommended average night’s sleep is estimated at seven hours. Children are also affected.
Performance consumers show a substantial interest in workout-enhancing products with 90% currently using a pre-workout, 46% using an intra-workout and 52% using a post-workout.
Stress rises for your pet, which may lead to destructive behaviors, barking, accidents in the house, skin, or gastrointestinal problems. Lactium helps pets decrease stress and anxiety and increase feeling of serenity without side effects. Its efficacy...
INNOBIO’s microencapsulation solutions of Synnovo® vegan EAA and multi-amino acids premixes are created based on customer difficulties in the application of amino acids. INNOBIO’s microencapsulation technology platform combined with our premix technology...
Ingredient Optimized delivers enhanced protein technology in their branded ingredients, ioWhey® and ioPea™.
Consumer lifestyle changes have created growth opportunities for sports nutrition brands, as the category crosses into mainstream food and beverage.
By combining 75+ years of manufacturing and sourcing expertise, Actylis provides over 250 high-quality ingredients to the nutrition market, including amino acids, mineral complexes, custom blends, fortified blends and chelates.
Pep2Dia® is a whey protein hydrolysate containing an active dipeptide AP, to help take control of one’s glycemia.
CurCousin™ is Sabinsa’s branded ingredient containing Calebin A, a curcumin analog naturally present in Curcuma longa and Curcuma caesia (black turmeric).
Consumers can be challenging, since they want it all when it comes to their protein beverages. They want plant-based ingredients, but with the same appealing taste, texture and appearance of 100% dairy-based drinks.
Learn about the latest information on the beauty and immune benefits of Glutathione.
Levagen®+ provides a complete solution to improve health and immunity.
As consumers continue to look for proactive solutions to support their health & fitness, ADM has taken its industry-leading expertise in food and flavors to discover, isolate, and produce the newest dietary supplement innovations. Join us for proprietary...
“Vegetarians” or “Vegan” is more of a lifestyle, not just a choice. Rising consumer awareness of natural products and widening availability are two major drivers of global growth.
Increased stress is a major health concern because it can often exacerbate other ailments if left unchecked. Adaptogens such as L-theanine can be a great addition to the diet to combat stress and help the body adapt.
Factors such as age and protein quality can impair the body’s ability to utilize amino acids for protein synthesis. MyHMB® helps protein perform more optimally by activating key protein synthesis pathways and protecting against excess protein breakdown. ...
Plant-based products have always been a hot topic in the market, the plant-based food market was valued at $29.4 billion in 2020. Ingredients4U is one of the first companies who brought plant-based proteins into the European and North American markets....
In-house technologies used to improve the functionality of nutrients in your supplement, beverage and food products.
Consumers want it all: protein beverages with plant-based ingredients that have the same appealing taste, texture and appearance of 100% dairy-based drinks.
CITARG® is a red alga Chondrus crispus from subarctic Atlantic zone. It is rich in natural nutrients such as sulphated polysaccharides, peptides, carotenoids, lipids and minerals. CITARG® is a source of L-arginine and its precursor (L-Citrulline) and...
Whether you produce a plant-based protein shake or a ready to drink smoothie, your consumers want to see healthy, non-GMO, nature-based sweeteners on the ingredient label! Remove all the unnecessary sugar calories and replace them with a great sweet...
Differentiate your protein product with a nutrient-rich protein ingredient. Pronativ® native whey protein, produced by Lactalis Ingredients, is minimally processed and scientifically proven to optimize muscle function and protein synthesis. Worldwide...
What’s driving innovation in the sports nutrition market today? This new white paper from Lonza takes an in-depth look at the most crucial factors, from the changing preferences of values-driven consumers to the exciting potential of clean label...
“Clean Label” seems to be all the rage these days. But what does it mean? With no clear regulatory definition, a vacuum has been created where each dietary supplement player freely puts their own marketing spin on this term. While a consensus is...
Robuvit® French oak extract is a caffeine-free natural energizer that provides support for managing fatigue and improving sports performance.
It is known to all that EAAs can improve muscle growth and exercise performance, as well as increase lean body mass and prevent muscle loss. INNOBIO® EAAs uses a proprietary microencapsulation process that can provide application solutions for...
Healthy proteins from the plant world are muscling in on the massive protein powder market, offering a host of ethical, sustainable and vegan options to a wide range of athletes. But even the most veteran powdered drink consumer will tell you that some...
As snacking becomes more of an ingrained part of the American diet, it will be increasingly important for snacks to deliver nutrition benefits, including high-quality protein. Fortunately, recent innovations from IDF have opened the door to delivering...
INNOBIO presents a solution for L-Carnitine's hygroscopicity with a unique proprietary microencapsulation process. INNOBIO L-Carnitine powder is food grade and a completely safe delivery system with superior anti-hygroscopic and improved organoleptic...
DNF-10 is a new ingredient promoting weight management through a regulation of the mediators of satiety, proven with 4 clinical studies. A daily intake of 0.5 g significantly decreased caloric intake after 1 week, resulting in significant body...
Despite the flavor challenges they present, plant-based proteins continue to grow in popularity. Plant proteins like pea, rice, soy, or pumpkin seed can introduce a musty off-note to an application, but recent flavor innovations driven by flavor...
The IOC concluded that from the many thousands of different products on the market, only a few may provide performance or health related benefits to athletes, and on a situation-specific basis. Collagen protein was recognised for its good and...
A leader in the sports nutrition space, Nutrition 21 offers high quality, patented, nutritional ingredients whose health benefits have been substantiated by extensive clinical research. Each Nutrition 21 formulated ingredient supports unique claims...
The US plant-based foods market is growing faster than the overall food business. As consumer preferences lean toward a more plant-forward lifestyle, there is a higher demand for great tasting plant-based foods that are exciting, often indulgent,...
Whey protein has long been the benchmark ingredient for sports nutrition. Athletes choose whey protein for its well-established muscle building capabilities. However, with sports nutrition moving...
The importance of adequate fluid intake for a healthy and active life is well understood, and drinking a variety of beverages is part of many people’s daily routine. Determining which drinks are...