Ingredients > Functional ingredients

Arla Foods Ingredients Peptigen IF-3080 for infant formula

06 April, 2023

Arla Foods Ingredients Peptigen IF-3080 protein hydrolysates for infant formula has received final EU approval.


Arla Foods Ingredients Nutrilac ProteinBoos whey protein

06 April, 2023

Arla Foods Ingredients Nutrilac ProteinBoost is a line of whey proteins based on patented microparticulation technology.


Could a muffin be the next functional food?

10 March, 2023

Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender muffin that tastes good and is chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and other natural ingredients that are good for your health.


Infant formula HMOs get EU novel food approval

01 March, 2023

Following an EFSA assessment of Chr. Hansen's HMOs, the human milk oligosaccharides have received approval for safe use in infant formula in the EU.


Antioxidants discovered in beef, chicken and pork

22 February, 2023

Imidazole dipeptides are substances produced in the bodies of various animals and humans, thought to relieve fatigue and prevent disease.


New pulse ingredient for bread shows satisfying results

14 February, 2023

Replacing regular wheat flour with a new 'cellular chickpea flour' in bread could keep you feeling fuller for longer, according to new research.


2023 food trends: flavours that tell a story

02 February, 2023

Kerry has predicted that food and beverage innovation in 2023 will be inspired by heirloom recipes across generations of tradition globally.


FSANZ calls for comments on caffeine restrictions

20 December, 2022

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on its review of permissions for caffeine in sports and general foods.


Fermented fava beans: new option for plant-based market

19 December, 2022

Foodiq has developed Fabea+, an ingredient made from fermented fava beans, providing an alternative to mainstream ingredients used in the plant-based market.


Kerry announces licensing agreement for rice-derived postbiotic

15 December, 2022

Kerry has announced a commercial agreement with Japan-based Kameda Seika to market and distribute the company's rice-derived postbiotic.


ChickP Protein isolate for non-dairy ice cream

02 December, 2022

ChickP Protein has introduced chickpea protein isolate for plant-based ice cream, designed to create a creamy mouthfeel similar to that of dairy ice cream.


The chemical allure of vanilla

29 August, 2022

Food scientists have defined 20 key chemicals found in vanilla bean extracts that together create vanilla's flavour.


Sugarcane prebiotic made available in supply agreement

02 August, 2022

Tismor will soon make the Kfibre ingredient available to its customers after it signed an agreement with the prebiotic's producer.


Loryma ingredients halal certified

14 July, 2022

The functional ingredients are now certified as having no forbidden substances under Islamic law.


eBook for the best practices of using functional ingredients

01 April, 2022

This eBook gives users an outline for how to best use and optimise their functional ingredients.


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