There are many GRAS or GRAS-affirmed ingredients poised for use in foods and beverages to improve health and well-being. Some are “new,” some have been gaining traction, and some are surprisingly familiar. Here are half a dozen that merit a closer look.
Solabia- Algatech Nutrition, is launching 100% natural whole Euglena gracilis algae BioGlena™ for immune support. This unprocessed source of high-in-demand β-glucan is suitable for daily use for the whole family.
New patent approves Kemin BetaVia for immune strengthening
May 12, 2021
Kemin Industries has been granted a United States patent (US 10,912,794) on the use of beta 1,3 glucan for modulating human immune function and treating intestinal inflammation. This new patent joins a previously issued patent (US 9,574,217) on the production of beta-glucan for immune modulation using algae from a proprietary strain of Euglena gracilis, ATCC PTA-123017.
SternVitamin offers micronutrient premixes for many applications
April 29, 2021
“In Tune with Immune” is one of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends 2021. As this market research institute reports, six out of 10 consumers worldwide are looking for foods and beverages that support the immune system.
For the past few years, we’ve noted in these pages that digestive health, and the probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibers and starches that support it, would continue to be the hottest trends in “better for you” food and beverage development.
Kemin BetaVia provides support for healthy immune systems
February 18, 2020
As seasonal illnesses arise – combined with active and mobile lifestyles – health concerns are dominating global headlines. Kemin Human Nutrition and Health offers natural, plant-based dietary ingredients to help nourish and strengthen healthy immune systems.
Global survey finds consumers focused on immune health
December 17, 2019
A survey by Wellmune®, a natural ingredient that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system, asked more than 11,000 consumers in 14 global markets about their reasons for buying healthy lifestyle products.
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet early this year suggested a causal relationship between a high-fiber diet and reduced incidence of non-communicable disease.
Study with Wellmune supports the ingredient’s ability to strengthen the immune system in a food, beverage applications
November 7, 2018
The study, titled “Beverage Containing Dispersible Yeast B-Glucan Decreases Cold/Flu Symptomatic Days After Intense Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” was conducted to expand the understanding of Wellmune’s positive immune health effects, specifically when formulated into a beverage application.