SternVitamin presents a new reference work on micronutrients
06 Jul 2018 --- SternVitamin has published a new book which seeks to provide ideas and advice for impactful micronutrient concepts. Micronutrients work. Little extras. Big benefits is a manual intended for product developers, marketers and other creatives in the food industry who are involved in new ideas for functional foods, nutritional supplements and the like. Divided into sections corresponding to consumer life phases, the book gives an in-depth, scientific look at how various vitamins, minerals and plant extracts work. In easily comprehensible language it explains the micronutrients and combinations, and their suitability for various life phases and health conditions.
The “Lifestyle” section discusses targeted micronutrient supplements for vegans. Special color codes and icons guide the reader throughout this well-structured reference work. A foldout card shows the appropriate micronutrient combinations per application area. SternVitamin also suggests possible health claims in line with the latest EU directive, that can be used for marketing enriched foods and beverages. This 116-page practical manual Micronutrients work. Little extras. Big benefits is available from Robert Wenzel Verlag and costs 15 euros. Working to customer requirements, SternVitamin develops individual vitamin and mineral mixes that also include functional ingredients like amino acids and plant extracts. These micronutrient mixes are suitable for enriching foods, beverages and nutritional supplements. As a subsidiary of the independent, owner-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, SternVitamin always has access to the concentrated expertise and modern applications technology of its sister companies. NutritionInsight’s sister website, FoodIngredientsFirst, spoke to Stern-Wywiol CEO Torsten Wywiol about the outlook and opportunities that exist in the nutrition sector. Stern-Wywiol is eyeing strong potential in the nutritional space, with emerging platforms such as vegan being targeted. At this year’s Vitafoods in Geneva, their SternVitamin business presented micronutrient premixes that address individual consumer wishes. To contact our editorial team please email us at editorial@cnsmedia.com
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Tel. + 49 (0) 41 02 / 202-007 Fax. + 49 (0) 41 02 / 202-070 ACTIVE CATEGORIESVitamins Micronutrients for fortifying foods and beverages combine health aspects with convenience. Their importance for a balanced diet is increasing continuously. Established in 2006, SternVitamin offers a full service in micronutrient premixes: the company develops and blends vitamin premixes and mineral premixes specifically in response to customers’ requirements. SternVitamin is a member of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe and draws on the know-how of its sister company Mühlenchemie, that has been a significant global player in the field of flour fortification with vitamins and minerals for many years. SternVitamin is in an excellent position to serve its customers: its profile includes applications research on a highly sophisticated level, an extensive knowledge of compounding, and close partnerships with universities and research institutions. Related ArticlesFrom TWOFI Marketing Target Group Specific BeveragesA new micronutrient beverage premix is just one example of a concept addressing different life phases of specific consumer target groups at SternVitamin. Health & Nutrition News Drink your vitamins: SternVitamin launches micronutrient premix for beverages19 Feb 2018 --- A healthy lifestyle is essential to all age groups, and nutrition plays a major role alongside various other components. SternVitamin is now offering beverage manufacturers a novel way to address the topic of health with a new micronutrient premix for healthy bones and heart. SternVitamin notes that the mix picks up on one of the top trends in the beverage market – water-based enriched products. The vegan premix contains vitamins B1, B12, C, K2 and D3. Organic agave syrup powder gives it a slight sweetness, while natural flavors give the drink a “dark berry” taste. It dissolves clear in water and leaves no turbidity. Health & Nutrition News SternVitamin Taps into Value Added Supplementation Trend20 Mar 2017 --- SternVitamin, a specialist in customized vitamin and mineral premixes, has announced it will be working with manufacturers of foods and food supplements to generate new value-added potential with specific product concepts. Health & Nutrition News SternVitamin Launches Omega-3 Fatty Acid Powder For Tablets10 Jul 2015 --- SternVitamin has developed an omega-3 powder that lets pharma and healthcare companies make tablets. Food Ingredients News SternVitamin: Functional Food Market Calls for Diversification10 Jul 2014 --- The market for functional foods is characterized by ever more stringent quality requirements and a demand for products directed towards individual target groups. If they are to position themselves successfully, fortified foods and beverages have to be designed very specifically for the different age groups among the consumers and their particular circumstances. More Articles |
