Brightseed announced preclinical data in the peer-reviewed Journal of Food Bioactives showing that two bioactive compounds found in hemp hulls, N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT), have potential to support gut barrier function.

The science behind understanding what a "healthy" human microbiome looks like, how it is controlled or how it can be changed is an evolving area of research. Recipients of the Danone North America Fellowship Grant support these efforts by exploring how the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics help sustain human health and wellness through growth, development, and longevity.

Made with less sugar than most chocolate bars with a similar taste, Oobli chocolate bars are gut- and diabetic-friendly.

Over the course of 2022, Prepared Foods developed dozens of articles, podcasts, videos and infographics about food and beverage product development in the immunity space. Here six items that the Prepared Foods community found most compelling in the past year.

Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks. 

ADM’s interactive booth (4.C10) will feature sensorial stations that allow for a deeper dive into the company’s technical expertise and vast library of ingredients, spanning health and wellness solutions, flavors and colors, culinary offerings and more.

Wild Tonic Jun is a cousin of traditional Kombucha because it is made with honey instead of cane sugar, resulting in a smoother, lighter finish and the natural intersection of function and flavor. 

Kemin Industries invites 2022 SupplySide West Exposition (SSW) attendees to visit booth #5245. Kemin will feature its naturally sourced functional ingredient solutions including a range of health-forward concepts created for the expo event, Nov. 2-3, 2022 in Las Vegas.

FlavorSum is pleased to share part one of our two-part series on food and beverage predictions for 2023. In this article, FlavorSum showcases the trending consumer habits and market trends in store for 2023. In part two, FlavorSum will look at upcoming flavor and taste trends.

Scientific progress in understanding the human gut microbiome thrills experts in nutrition and gastrointestinal health. Researchers know that diet affects the gut microbiome in ways that benefit health and disease prevention, but they are still discovering the mechanisms of how this happens. New almond research may add another piece to the puzzle. A clinical study investigated how gut microbes break down almonds to produce butyrate, a specific microbiota product associated with several health benefits.