Delivery Systems

A recent animal study compared a novel oral liquid iron-containing food supplement called >Your< Iron Syrup to commonly prescribed iron sulphate.

The ingredient, called galenIQ 721, is a non-hygroscopic, water-soluble, and directly compressible excipient, it offers high-content uniformity and production efficiency for effervescent applications.

The drink, called Elix, is the latest milestone in Barry Callebaut’s mission to bring functional, health-supporting cocoa flavanol products to market.

The market for mood, stress, and sleep supplements was growing long before COVID-19. The pan-demic shot it into the stratosphere.

Targeting North American customers, the VivoMega softgel sampling program will ship a full month’s worth of softgels along with a label and look “that portrays the quality that VivoMega promises.”

A new silica ingredient helps supplement and food formulators turn liquid, waxy, or oily active ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and botanical extracts, into free-flowing powders.

The spirulina line is well suited to the vegan market and is rich in plant proteins, dietary fiber, essential amino acids, the antioxidant phycocyanin, iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Curcuwin Ultra+ offers low dose, highly bioavailable curcumin with low cost-in-use.

Today’s market is flush with various sports-nutrition supplements, including plant- and animal-based protein powders, tablets, capsules, tablets, and more.

The company's Astaferm astaxanthin for soft-gels is now self-affirmed GRAS.

NextFerm Astaferm astaxanthin is now being sold by Canadian Grand Health.

Catalent has acquired gummy, soft chew, and lozenge manufacturer Bettera Brands, from Highlander Partners.

Be prepared: the CBD journey is filled with potential pitfalls and distractions.

According to ADM, studies show HT-BPL1 offers some of the same benefits as its BPL1 probiotic counterpart, including positive effects on metabolic health through reduction in waist circumference.

The products are based on a trademarked, broad-spectrum, high-absorption formula called Chylosoma, which contains the hemp cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN).

Forest Remedies launches two new vegan gummy supplements with Ahiflower from Natures Crops International.

Vitessence Tex Crumbles 102 is a structured protein derived from peas that optimizes texture and firmness in these products.

Formulators will have to approach the task of developing mood foods and beverages differently from how they’d build a traditional supplement.

The ingredient is a whole-algae source of Euglena gracilis.

Lycoderm is a proprietary blend of tomato phytonutrients and rosemary leaf that optimized for lycopene, phytoene, phytofluene, and carnosic acid.

Both new excipients are designed to overcome processing challenges for dietary supplements and improve ease of use.

DolCas Biotech LLC announced the results of a pharmacokinetic study, demonstrating the bioavailability of its Curcugen ingredient

The new Kaged Muscle product, Pro-biotic Premium Performance, is marketed to enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and promote gut health.

One company takes a look at the historical and future growth of omega-3 fatty acids in food and drinks.

A petition to add pullulan to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances was first filed in January 2018, with the National Organic Standards Board recommending its addition in April 2019.

Formulation and opportunities for functional coffees are endless.

NZMP to expand the application range of its proprietary probiotic strains.

An update on the new research and developments in antioxidant ingredients.

“One-stop shopping” can shorten lead times and offer cost-efficiencies by keeping all processes under one roof, experts explain.

Lallemand Health Solutions signed a global agreement with Aventus Innovations granting Lallemand exclusive use of NutraJIT, a patented, all-natural oral delivery platform, for probiotic applications.