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The most popular flavors right now are associated with better-for-you ingredients, provide an enhanced sensory experience, and/or have added function.

The Functional Vinegar provides users with a boost of energy and balanced alertness, as it boasts L-theanine, an amino acid which simultaneously works to foster a sense of calm. The matcha in Green Energy has many health benefits including being high in antioxidants.

The enormous range of new developments in functional foods and beverages presented at the exhibition makes Hi Europe & Ni an important and inspirational business platform for food retailers, drugstores and pharmacies, as well as distributors. In addition, more than 40 exhibiting companies produce ingredients and/or finished products themselves, including key players such as Glanbia Nutritionals and Stern Vitamins.

Appropriate for a pre- or post-gym snack, or smoky take-along for hikes, camping trips, road trips and more, Country Archer meat bars pack 15g of protein per bar with only 3g of sugar (from dates), and 120-140 calories.

Chaga supports immune function and gut wellbeing and is rich in antioxidant properties. Activated charcoal is a popular ingredient often used to support detox and lemon is used for hydration and digestive support touted for its use to support skin wellbeing.

A recent IFIC survey asked more than 1,000 adults over 50 years old how they make decisions on their eating habits, if they understand their dietary needs and what is motivating them to make positive changes.

The FDA amended its list after reviewing the totality of scientific evidence, including 20 years’ worth of clinical research on the ingredient in a citizen petition filed by ADM on behalf of ADM/Matsutani LLC JV. 

Visitors interested in high quality calcium carbonate ingredients should plan to visit the Omya booth and talk to leading experts on Omya-Cal®. The mineral is sustainably sourced in California, certified organic and available in a variety of sizes, adding nutritional and processing benefits to both food and pharmaceutical applications. 

Edible flowers are incredibly diverse in flavor and fragrance, allowing formulators plenty of leeway to experiment and innovate with the pretty, delicate ingredients.

Vitamins, minerals, beta-glucans, antioxidants, oligosaccharides, probiotics, and plant compounds all do their part to help build the immune system and keep us active and replete with the energy needed to get through the day—and life.