DuPont achieves major milestone to expand probiotics capacity
April 1, 2019
Quality is extremely important in probiotic production, and the fermentation unit will also optimize DuPont’s production capability, enabling the company to increase the pace of delivery to customers and the market.
SternLife uses Vitafoods event to present new enjoyment concepts for protein bars and meal replacements
February 19, 2019
With fashionable flavors like Iced Coffee, Caramel Fudge, Strawberry Ice Cream or Salted Caramel, brand suppliers can extend their range of protein bars to include attractive alternatives with high unique selling value and satisfy the consumer’s demand for healthy enjoyment in terms of “permissible indulgence.”
Brenntag helps a bakery reformulate its gluten free pastry formula for vegan consumers
December 18, 2018
The esteemed reputation of JP Pastry’s products had been built on a trusted recipe. However, that recipe included egg, which, being an animal product, is off the menu for vegans.
BENEO’s Palatinose™ acts as a necessary energy source for the body during activity
November 26, 2018
With an impressive 29% increase in the number of product launches carrying some kind of sports claim during the past two years, it’s clear that many manufacturers are helping consumers lead healthier, more active lives.
Fibersol delivers solutions for more fiber, less sugar and same great taste
November 9, 2018
The Fibersol line of ingredients is included in the FDA’s list of dietary fibers and can fulfill consumer desires for tasty, fiber-full products that are well tolerated and have demonstrated satiety benefits.
New facility will showcase advances in nutrition and technical food applications
June 21, 2018
The Application Center features a variety of versatile bench-top scale and pilot scale equipment that can be used alone or in combination, giving BENEO the ability to cover a wide range of applications.
Sensus celebrates FDA confirmation of dietary fiber status for chicory root fiber
June 15, 2018
The announcement follows a joint citizen petition requesting the addition of chicory root fiber to the list of dietary fibers accepted in the US as well as a comprehensive response to the FDAs scientific review of inulin-type-fructans and data request. In 2015, the FDA issued new Nutrition Facts labeling regulations for food and supplements to be implemented by January 1st, 2020. In the new regulation, dietary fibers are defined as naturally occurring fibers that are intrinsic and intact in plants, or as isolated or synthetic fibers that have demonstrated a beneficial physiological effect.
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas-related pain, intestinal distention and constipation and/or diarrhea in people suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Low FODMAP foods and ingredients help to reduce these symptoms.