Manufacturers of infant milk formula in China will soon be able to access a unique range of prebiotic ingredients, following the approval of FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ production strain of 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL). The green light from China’s MARA (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) paves the way for Aequival® 2’-FL, a human milk oligosaccharide ingredienti, to be launched in the world’s largest early-life nutrition (ELN) market. “Final nutrition fortifier” approval of Aequival® … [Read more...] about Chinese MARA approval of FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ 2’-FL production strain brings unique prebiotics portfolio closer to launch
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New consumer survey reveals demand for scientifically proven prebiotics
When it comes to buying functional foods with prebiotics, product efficacy, and proven claims are the most important consumer purchase motivators. This is according to a new global survey commissioned by the market research company FMCG Gurus, a close strategic partner of BENEO, with 10,000 consumers in 10 countries.i Demand for proven prebiotics Looking at the expectations of respondents who already buy prebiotics, the research shows that they want products that deliver … [Read more...] about New consumer survey reveals demand for scientifically proven prebiotics
Prebiotic effect evidenced for chicory root fibres by the first systematic review with meta-analyses
- Intake of chicory root fibres increases Bifidobacteria and supports bowel function - A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Dávid U. Nagy et al., demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake (starting at 3g/day) promotes significant growth of Bifidobacteria in the gut microbiome in all age groups and improves bowel function parameters. It is the first study of this kind, based on randomised control trials, that has investigated the effect of inulin-type … [Read more...] about Prebiotic effect evidenced for chicory root fibres by the first systematic review with meta-analyses
