Archives for March 22, 2019

From the Editor's Desk

Do synthetic ingredients have a place in the ‘natural’ products industry?

Synthesized analogs of botanical ingredients, and ingredients of wholly artificial origin, could have a place in the dietary supplement industry. But if they do, full transparency would argue that they be labeled as such.

Beyond supplements: How are new encapsulation technologies driving innovation - WATCH

A combination of regulatory hurdles and growing consumer demand for more effective products means companies are looking for new ways to innovate with encapsulation technologies and delivery systems, say experts speaking to NutraIngredients.

How plant-based brands are riding on collagen’s momentum, without the collagen

Collagen has no vegetarian alternative, let alone vegan. This hasn’t stopped plant-based supplement companies from jumping on the collagen bandwagon.

New supplier bets on micelle delivery mode to boost curcumin ingredient

A curcumin ingredient offered by a new supplier is banking on a proprietary nanotechnology delivery system to boost its bioavailability and to set it apart from other similar ingredients on the market.

DuPont study finds link between higher dose of multiple probiotics and better colonization

Researchers in Italy found that ingesting higher doses of a multispecies probiotic formulation was associated with improved fecal recovery, suggesting a link between a high dose formulation and more reliable health benefits.

ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS

Delivery by design: How can companies approach delivery systems more rationally?

While there has been an explosion in interest over colloidal delivery systems in recent years there has also been disconnect between primary research and commercialisation, says one expert who believes a novel ‘delivery by design’ approach could speed up...