CJ CheilJedang announced the launch of L-Cysteine and its derivatives produced through environment-friendly fermentation technology that uses raw sugar and glucose as raw material, while the majority of manufacturers in the market are using a hydrolysis process starting from duck feather as raw material. With the newly-launched L-Cysteine products that have been developed through CJ’s proprietary fermentation technology with unprecedented production yield, CJ will take a quantum leap towards market penetration.


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Taurine supplements may aid healthy aging as research spotlights inflammation impact
26 Jul 2022 --- Taurine supplementation may improve the body’s antioxidant defenses and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a University of Sao Paulo clinical trial.
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08 Feb 2022 --- A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) hydrochloride and sodium ferrous citrate (SFC) inhibits muscle aging, possibly also prolonging lifespans. This is according to a new fly study funded by SBI Pharmaceuticals,... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
Impossible and Beyond burgers’ amino acids don’t measure up to meat burgers, finds study
18 Nov 2021 --- A US study funded by the Beef Checkoff and the National Pork Checkoff claims that there are fewer digestible amino acids in plant-based Impossible and Beyond Meat burgers than in pork or beef versions. Therefore,... Read More
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Functional bars: NZMP pegs “protein premiumization” as top US consumer demand
01 Nov 2021 --- NZMP has unveiled the top four trends dominating the nutrition bar sector, with protein premiumization at the top. The global dairy ingredients company details that one in three US bar consumers selected protein... Read More
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12 Apr 2021 --- Supplementation with beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) promotes increased lean muscle mass in older adults within four weeks, according to a new meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials. The... Read More

Ergothioneine: Longevity vitamin taps healthy aging boom
15 Aug 2023 --- Blue California has unveiled its high-purity ergothioneine made using precision fermentation. The “longevity vitamin” is an amino acid naturally found in mushrooms, marketed for its ability to fight oxidative stress. Linda May-Zhang, VP of innovation at Blue California, explains how the highly stable and neutral-tasting ingredient can support the aging population, which is expected to boom between 2020 and 2050.
Innovation with fish collagen peptides
15 Jan 2019 --- Weishardt produces Naticol (natural fish collagen peptides) from high-quality raw materials . It uses a gentle enzymatic process that ensures the finished collagen has a unique amino acid profile, delivering enhanced efficacy in functional food and beverage applications. The Naticol range is water soluble and compatible with other active ingredients. Naticol is also neutral in odor and taste. As a result, Naticol is suitable for use in a wide range of food and beverage products. Christelle Bonnet at Weishardt discusses some of the latest application work into this innovative ingredient.
Optimized collagen peptides with sports potential
12 Dec 2018 --- At HiE 2018, NutritionInsight spoke with Sara De Pelsmaeker of Rousselot. The company has released a new clinical study showing the benefits of its collagen peptides ingredient, Peptan, for sports exercise recovery. With a unique amino acid profile, collagen peptides such as Peptan contain high levels of the amino acids glycine, hydroxyproline, proline, alanine and arginine – providing specific nutritional benefits not found in other protein sources.
Innovation in native whey protein
18 Jun 2018 --- Lactalis presented a protein water concept based on their native whey protein. “Native whey is a soluble protein from milk. It is very different in terms of the amino acid content and characteristics of this protein compared to what exists on the market today. We have shown a concept that could be very interesting. It is a very clear beverage containing this native whey protein, which is a 7 percent base. The small bottle that we presented contains more than 30g of protein despite being a clear beverage. This shows what we can do with this protein. This is one concept for sports nutrition which is an easy way of drinking protein with a very nice taste.”
New Concepts in Nutritional Products
27 Jun 2017 --- At Vitafoods Europe 2017, Cambridge Commodities presented a number of new concepts for nutritional products, including ProEarth vegan protein + instAA, a ProEarth vegan protein blend containing pea, rice, sunflower and pumpkin protein, plus vegan amino acid blend InstAA, as well as Phytofare, a clinically proven green tea extract with a bioavailability of between 60-80%.