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.
At FoodChain ID, our mission is to make it easier to keep the food supply chain safe and transparent. Our technology and expertise serve customers across the global food supply chain. In fact, we serve over 30,000 customers in 100 countries, from farms to processors and all points in between.This video is... Read More
IFF Health showcases its menopause concept with a variety of botanicals and probiotics as part of its HowarU and Care4U product ranges. These feature a menopause-friendly logo as an additional guarantee of its “women’s health” claims, which includes relief for 48 symptoms. The offerings provide solutions... Read More
Bioenergy Life Science presents ribose, a 5-carbon sugar that stimulates natural energy production in the body. At IFT FIRST, the company featured the ingredient in a plant-based nacho scoop, where it helped with the product’s taste, browning and caramelization. Marianne McDonagh, vice president of sales,... Read More
Ingredia’s patented ingredient from cow’s milk is positioned to help consumers control their glycemic health. The clinically tested whey protein hydrolysate is seeing increased interest on the market as type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise, reports the company. Laurie-Anne Giacomini, product manager at... Read More
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) selectively feed human residential bacteria (HRB). HRB, such as Bifidobacterium longum or B. infantis, can utilize HMOs – setting them apart from animal- or fermented dairy-derived strains. Chyn Boon Wong, lead research associate at Morinaga Milk, explains how a chance... Read More
FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI) recently launched its whey-based protein, Biotis Fermentis, fermented with prebiotics for holistic health benefits for the gut. The product is designed for the sports nutrition segment as about 86% of sporters face digestive and gastrointestinal problems from the natural... Read More
Spain-based Alvinesa is a 75-year-old company that recently found new ways to process biomass left over from the wine and olive oil industry. Working off 97% renewable energy, the company markets its products as natural and sustainable. Pelayo de las Cuevas Atienza, head of sales EMEA-LATAM, health and... Read More
Peyton Rudy, Fonterra’s global marketing manager of Active Living, highlights that athletes increasingly look for something beyond physical support. The company’s latest brain & body ready-to-mix powder targets physical and mental well-being, combining phospholipids with protein-fortified powder. The new... Read More
The primary focus of Rousselot’s nutraceuticals and supplements ranges is holistic well-being. We speak with their global business development manager, Florencia Torres, about the Fonterra probiotics range that prioritizes the gut-skin axis, its collagen peptides range Collartix, for energy and... Read More
Bérengère Feuz, Lallemand Health Solutions’ marketing and technical support director, highlights the benefits of the company’s S. boulardii, the first certified organic version of this probiotic. She also shares recent company innovations that offer increased convenience, such as its gummy with a... Read More
As they adopt a holistic approach to wellness, consumers seek products with proven benefits and sensory appeal. Check out this video to understand how Lubrizol offers a new way to connect the dots to unlock the future of nutraceuticals by guiding supplement makers through the consumer mind.This video is from... Read More
Ubiquinol is Kaneka’s latest active ingredient with “energizing effects” to support vitality from the age of 40 onward. Filip Van hulle, general manager, Kaneka Nutrients Europe predicts how the market for this ingredient will expand and how delivery formats are expected to develop.
Heinz Niggli, SVP at Divi’s Nutraceuticals, introduces its latest product development, AstaBead, a micro-encapsulated beadlet that contains 5% of astaxanthin, the “highest concentration on the market.” The new product was developed together with ingredient supplier Algalif. Niggli discusses Divi’s... Read More
When buying supplements, consumers often ask themselves: “Does the product work?” Douglas Jones, head of sales and marketing at BioCell Technology, explains how the company’s branded collagen ingredient stands out and informs consumers with studies and supply chain transparency. Efficacy shown at low doses... Read More
Sarah Christianslund, product marketing manager at Epax, highlights the company’s new distillation technology, EQP+Tech, which helps the company improve its circularity and lowers its impact on the environment by improving the purity and concentration of omega 3 fatty acids. In Epax’s first ESG report, it... Read More
Debbie Thomas, marketing manager at Nektium, shares the company’s strifes in developing more sustainable sources of the plant Rhodiola rosea, the key nutritional ingredient in Nektium’s Rhodiolife. In its cultivation project, the company produces the plant in its natural habitat, maintaining the same... Read More
ADM detailed two current consumer trends. First is the combination of functionality and pleasure. The second trend is personalized diets, considering life stages, gender and level of physical activity as people are looking for tailored products to fulfill specific needs. ADM is currently developing solutions... Read More
