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March/April 2022 ¦ international-dairy.com · 47
Against stress and lack of sleep
Micronutrients for mental well-being
and cognitive performance
Many micronutrients support mental well-being, cognitive performance
and brain health. SternVitamin has developed new micronutrient
premix concepts that support cognitive performance and mental
well-being. They relieve stress and improve brain function, while
also reducing the negative effects of stress.
Foods and drinks with selected vitamins and minerals that support
brain functions and performance are seeing strong growth around
the world. The number of new product launches in this segment rose
by around 55 percent just from April 2020 to March 2021.
CHR. HANSEN Study of consumer
understanding of probiotics
Chr. Hansen has made a global survey deployed in 16 countries
around the world to gauge consumer awareness of probiotics
and their potential benefits. The data was collected
in 2021 and results reflect a strong interest in learning more
about probiotics among consumers worldwide, signaling a
new chapter for market trends and a valuable opportunity
for players in the global food industry. In total, 16,000 people
participated in the survey. Key findings:
» 75% of the surveyed population reported being
very or somewhat familiar with probiotics
» 50% are familiar or very familiar with the term
‘gut microbiome’
» 48% of respondents consume probiotics daily or almost daily.
More than half of consumers have received a recommendation
to consume probiotics from someone they trust. The flavor
of the product and trust are top drivers for choosing and
staying with a particular
brand of probiotic food.
Despite reported awareness,
there is a range of
misconceptions about
probiotics. For example,
47% of consumers
agree or somewhat
agree to the incorrect
statement that all dairy
yogurts contain probiotics
(when in fact most
contain live cultures but
not all contain probiotic
cultures).
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DSM Delvo Guard culture
range extended
DSM has launched four new Delvo Guard
bioprotective cultures, enabling yogurt
manufactures to naturally extend shelf life
while maintaining a great taste and texture.
The new cultures contain naturally occurring
dairy microflora and provide a cost-effective
solution to improve the quality and safety of
dairy products. The new culture range provides
better control for dairy manufacturers over postacidification,
gas production and decolorization,
as well as improvements to creaminess and
mouthfeel while extending shelf life.
The extended range includes Delvo Guard 302
and Delvo Guard 303 which offer protective
properties that prevent or delay the growth
of spoilage organisms by days or even weeks,
even during challenging situations such as cold
breaks in the supply chain. Also in the range,
Delvo Guard 304 and Delvo Guard 305 have a
lower post-acidification impact while still providing
protection against microbial spoilage.
Vitamin-mineral supplements with mental
health claims grew 23 percent annually
from 2017 to 2021 (photo: SternVitamin)
A new survey has unveiled
conrinued consumer
interest in probiotics
(photo: Chr. Hansen)
DSM has extended the Delvo Guard
bioprotective cultures range (photo: DSM)
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