Cruciferol Complex
Cruciferol Complex is a complex of cruciferous vegetables rich in active metabolites. Epidemiological studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables provide significant protection to healthy cells. The product delivers a full-spectrum complex of active cruciferous metabolites, including sulforaphane, I3C, and isothiocyanates, for the broadest possible activity. Cyvex Nutrition (Irvine, CA), 949/622-9030, www.cyvex.com.

Acid-Stable Natural Blue
Derived from fruit, an acid-stable natural blue colorant can deliver various shades of blue and provide the foundation for other colors, including green and purple. Wild Flavors Inc. (Erlanger, KY), 859/283-4052, www.wildflavors.com.

Natural Alternative to Red Dye
A non-GMO, all-natural alternative to petroleum-derived synthetic food dyes is a good option for red dye #40. The product contains a high level of antioxidants and comes from a natural, purple-corn hybrid. Suntava (Afton, MN), 651/998-0723, www.suntava.com.

Structuring Fats and Oils
The Trancendim product line of high diglycerides provides a variety of ways to make no-trans products with significant reductions in saturated fat. The products are suited for structuring oil, shortening, and margarine, without sacrificing taste, mouthfeel, or flavor release. Caravan Ingredients (Lenexa, KS), 800/669-4092, www.caravaningredients.com.

For Joint Health
Vege Celadrin is a vegetable-based version of a supplier's natural Celadrin ingredient for joint health. Both Vege Celadrin and Celadrin were developed by Imagenetix Inc. for use in nutritional supplements and topical creams. Vege Celadrin comprises plant-sourced material that delivers the same antiinflammatory properties as Celadrin, which is composed of animal-sourced esterified fatty acid carbons. Proprietary Nutritionals Inc. (Kearny, NJ), 519/647-2071, www.pnibrands.com.

Soy Isolate for Beverages
A new stabilized calcium-fortified soy protein isolate is suited for pH-neutral beverages. Solpro 958QS was developed in cooperation with Purac (The Netherlands). The ingredient combines the properties of non-GMO soy protein isolates, calcium source, and natural stabilizers. Solbar (Ashdod, Israel), +972 8 8632111, www.solbar.com.

Aerating Emulsifier
Spongolit EP 320 is an aerating emulsifier that ensures stable volume and crumb structure in cakes, especially those made from fat-containing batters. The ingredient also allows manufacturers to replace trans-fat, acid-rich shortenings with alternative ingredients. Available as a powder, it is based on emulsifiers such as polyglycerolesters and distilled mono- and diglycerides. Cognis GmbH (Düsseldorf), +49 211 7940 0, www.cognis.com.

Water-Soluble Mangosteen Extract
A potent, water-soluble mangosteen extract 10:1 is made from both the fruit and the pericarp to ensure a high antioxidant content. According to a lab test by the University of Thailand, the extract has an ORAC score of 4088 umole TE/gram. It is suited for products such as functional beverages, yogurt, and ice cream. NP Nutra (Rancho Dominguez, CA), 310/694-3031, www.npnutra.com.

Probiotic Thin Strip
A company has introduced the first quick-dissolving thin strip of its Ganeden BC30 probiotic. The thin strip is a convenient delivery system for probiotics. The product is available in a variety of flavors and dosages. It is shelf-stable and can deliver significant probiotic doses of up to 1.5 billion CFU per strip. Ganeden Biotech (Cleveland), 440/229-5200, www.ganedenlabs.com.

Purslane Extract
Portusana is a branded purslane herb extract that can support improved sugar metabolism, leading to healthier blood glucose levels. It can help to reduce the transport of glucose from the intestine into the bloodstream, increase the uptake of glucose from the blood into the cells, and modulate the sensitivity of cells to insulin. Frutarom USA Inc. (North Bergen, NJ), 201/861-9500, www.frutarom.com.

For Weight Management
Fabuless is a patent-protected combination of oat and palm oils, formulated in a unique and stable emulsion. The ingredient's microstructure prevents the digestion of palm oil droplets until relatively deep in the small intestine. Undigested fat arriving in the latter part of the small intestine triggers a satiety signal to the brain. DSM Food Specialties (Parsippany, NJ), 800/662-4478, www.dsm.com.

Oat Fiber
At SupplySide West, a company presented its TruBran oat fiber in a high-fiber breakfast cookie. TruBran allows companies to increase fiber in a variety of foods such as snacks, cereals, baked goods, and nutrition bars. The brand's Inscosity instant food starch was also included in the cookie for moisture retention and extended shelf life. Grain Processing Corp. (Muscatine, IA), 563/264-4265, www.grainprocessing.com.

Fat-Like Texturizer
Equacia is a texturizing ingredient that mimics the texture of fat. The product combines Acacia soluble fibers and wheat insoluble fibers. Equacia is GRAS affirmed, GMO-free, and gluten-free. One study conducted by the American Institute of Baking showed that adding Equacia to muffins at levels of 1 or 2% allowed a 50% reduction of fat in the formulation. Colloides Naturels International (Rouen, France), www.cniworld.com.

Pea Fiber
Nonallergenic, non-GMO, gluten-free pea fiber contains up to 90% dietary fiber. Made from the hulls of field-dried peas, pea fiber is approved by Health Canada as a novel fiber for inclusion in bakery and meat products, to make dietary fiber claims. It can be applied to various foods, including nutrition bars, breads, crackers, pasta, meat, and meat substitutes. SunOpta Ingredients Group (Chelmsford, MA), 781/276-5100, www.sunopta.com.

Masking Stevia
A range of new masking flavors helps to optimize the taste profile of foods and beverages sweetened with stevia. The ingredients effectively mask the bitter, licorice-like, astringent notes often associated with stevia. Virginia Dare (Brooklyn, NY), 718/788-1776, www.virginiadare.com.

Peak X–Free 5-HTP
Peak X–Free 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a natural solution to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. The company says that a reputable third-party U.S. laboratory has confimed the ingredient to be contaminated and free of Peak X. The ingredient is extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia. When taken as a supplement, 5-HTP may increase seratonin levels and therefore may elevate mood. Cactus Botanics (Piscataway, NJ), 562/219-2167, www.cactusbotanics.com.

For Fat-Free Ice Cream
Optice provides fat-free ice cream with the texture, mouthfeel, and flavor similar to that of standard ice cream. With Optice, ice cream can be made without fat, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and foaming agents, with no compromise of consumer expectations. It is suited for the production of all types of ice cream with reduced fat. Gelita (Sargeant Bluff, IA), www.gelita.com, +49 6271 842550.