Checkerspot scales omega-7 via fermentation to end supply bottleneck sustainably
Checkerspot has achieved a “breakthrough” in scaling the production of palmitoleic acid (POA) oil using microalgae — up to 58% content produced sustainably. Nutrition Insight speaks with the biotechnology company to explore how this could benefit brands and near-term opportunities for new health areas. The method in Fermentation details how the new platform produces this omega-7 fatty acid, linked to health benefits like improved insulin sensitivity and skin hydration. POA is an omega-7 fatty acid produced naturally in the body.This Technical Paper is brought to you by ThreoTech.
Cassondra Saande, scientific advisor for the Americas at Novonesis, introduces Biofresh, an enzymatic breath freshener that goes beyond masking odors. She explains how Biofresh’s enzyme and a green coffee extract complex neutralize odor molecules, with clinically backed results to significantly reduce odor intensity within five minutes, up to four hours. Saande says Biofresh fits into a growing trend of supporting the oral microbiome and highlights a shift toward more effective oral health solutions as the oral microbiome gains more attention.
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Cassondra Saande, scientific advisor for the Americas at Novonesis, introduces Biofresh, an enzymatic breath freshener that goes beyond masking odors. She explains how Biofresh’s enzyme and a green coffee extract complex neutralize odor molecules, with clinically backed results to significantly...
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