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Special Edition: Fortification in focus
Many Asian nations continue to be blighted by the double burden of malnutrition, with stunting and undernutrition rife in some populations, and obesity and diabetes prevalent in others. Never before has there been a greater need to increase fibre, protein and other valuable nutrients in a wide range of products. In this special edition, we assess the latest product launches and emerging ingredients, and highlighting the white spaces for innovation. | |
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âProtein out of thin airâ: World-first chocolate promises high-iron, high-fibre option for vegan and health-conscious consumers Finnish food company Fazer has launched the worldâs first chocolate made using âprotein out of thin airâ in Singapore, citing its high iron and fibre content as attractive for vegan and health-conscious consumers... Read
Sense and solubility: Mouthfeel and taste key for fortified beverages to appeal to older APAC consumer base Better-for-you beverages fortified with minerals such as calcium need to ensure a smooth mouthfeel and taste to meet rising demand from older consumers in APAC... Read
Hidden hunger: Biofortification outperforms other strategies in mitigating micronutrient deficiencies Biofortification stands out among traditional fortification methods as a cost-effective and sustainable approach for combatting micronutrient deficiencies (MND), especially in countries with persistent undernutrition and food shortages, say researchers... Read
Growth Asia Summit 2024: GNC, Life-Space, Youvit, Centre for Healthy Longevity added to speaker line-up Exclusive insights from major brands GNC and Life-Space, alongside thriving Indonesian firm YouVit and pioneering research from Singapore's Centre for Healthy Longevity will be featured at our Growth Asia Summit 2024... Read
Better-for-you bid: The Top 10 most-read healthier innovation stories in 2023 See our top 10 most-read healthier innovation stories from 2023, featuring The Mad Foodies' low-carb RTE meals, Singapore's Nutri-Grade system, healthier alcohol options and more... Read
Salad superstars: New precision nutrition technology breathing new life into hydroponic vegetables sector â industry experts Advancements in precision nutrition have elevated the reputation of salads made with hydroponic vegetables from poor to optimal, which in turn opens up many new doors in terms of personalised eating and food security, according to industry experts... Read
Facilitating fortification: Industry-led coalition Millers for Nutrition to battle nutrition crisis by scaling up food fortification A new cross-sector partnership aims to help millers produce adequately fortified staple foods in eight countries across Asia and Africa to tackle high rates of micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition among these populations... Read
What are consumer attitudes to fortification? Consumers often care about taste over health, study reveals Fortification has the potential to provide abundant health benefits, endowing products with a higher level of important nutrients than they otherwise would have possessed. However, taste and texture can be affected by it, which can in turn affect consumer attitudes. A recent study, which assessed these attitudes, suggested that concerns around taste often take predominance over health... Read
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