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Home » microbiome

Articles Tagged with ''microbiome''

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CATEGORY INSIGHTS: IMMUNITY

Immunity, Gut Health Remain Fundamental Concerns for Consumers

Potential benefits of probiotics in sports nutrition and performance enhancement are gaining attention
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 26, 2024

Ongoing studies focusing on the human microbiome reveal novel insights into the diverse applications of probiotics beyond gut health. Emerging research explores the intricate connection between microbiota and various health conditions, propelling innovative probiotic solutions targeting specific health concerns.


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Yoplait Protein

The dairy innovation packs 15g of protein with brand’s taste and texture
January 25, 2024

Yoplait is welcoming Yoplait Protein to its lineup — a dairy snack unlike any other product currently in the yogurt aisle thanks to its “trifecta” of taste, value and nutrition.


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Danone North America Issues Annual Fellowship Grants

The company marks 12 years of awarding grants to graduate students to explore the critical role of the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics in human health.
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 22, 2024

Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks. 


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Beneo: Healthy Fiber

Beneo prebiotic chicory root fibers add value, health appeal
January 17, 2024

If you are looking to differentiate from all other products on the market, then innovating with proven prebiotics should be your next new product development move.


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Cargill: Better Beverages

Cargill studies the functional benefits, values and formulation approaches that drive beverage purchases
December 12, 2023

Any drink can quench thirst, but according to Cargill’s latest insight report, today’s discerning sippers are seeking multifunctional drinks that support wellbeing, enhance experiences, improve performance, align with social values and taste great.


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PREDICTIONS 2024

2024 Health and Wellness Trends

Probiotics and fermented foods have been rising in popularity as immune boosters
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
November 29, 2023

Functional foods and flavors continue to climb in popularity as such foods achieve just that: beyond providing nutritional benefits, they bring flavor, comfort, and excitement to the table. Among these, immunity-targeting products are in the forefront.


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BENEO: Boost Fiber, Reduce Sugar

BENEO boosts liquid chicory root fiber production with expanded shelf life of one year
November 21, 2023

BENEO has extended a production line at its Pemuco, Chile, operation that enables processing capabilities for the production of its liquid chicory root fiber Orafti® Oligofructose LL with a significantly expanded shelf life of one year.


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IMMUNITY

Top Trends for Food Ingredients Supporting Immunity

Increased use of probiotics and other ingredients that target gut health triggers further research, R&D innovation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
November 15, 2023

“More and more research is looking at our gut microbiome and how it plays an integral role in affecting our immune system, brain health and other body functions,” says Dr. Samara Sterling, a nutrition scientist and research director for The Peanut Institute. “These findings are exciting because the students consumed a relatively small amount of peanuts each day but the impact on their memory and mood was statistically significant.”


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Culture of Health

New advances in cultured foods and beverages are targeting immune health.
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
August 21, 2023

The events of the past few years have sealed cultured dairy in the minds of most consumers as the primary method for attaining a healthy gut microbiome.


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VINA Prebiotic Soda

The organic beverage contains ingredients that benefit brain-gut health
July 26, 2023

The Clean Caffeine is sourced from yerba mate extract and green coffee beans and promises the gentle focused buzz of caffeine without the steep crash associated with more traditional sources.


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