Digestive Health

Thanks to a new partnership with Glanbia Nutritionals (Monroe, WI), Ganeden Biotech (Cleveland) will be showcasing its patented GanedenBC30 probiotic strain in stick pack form at the upcoming IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago.

Ganeden Biotech Inc. has partnered with Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc. to create yogurt-covered raisins containing Ganeden...s GanedenBC30 Bacillus coagulans strain. In total, the companies plan to develop four functional confectionary products. Currently, the probiotic-yogurt raisins are available for bulk purchase. Samples can be tried at the upcoming IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo.

Nordic Naturals has introduced Omega Probiotic, a blend of fish oil and Bacillus coagulans probiotics, marketed for digestive health. In a press release, the company said, 'Concentrated fish oil works in synergy with a unique spore-form probiotic, Bacillus coagulans, to deliver all the health benefits of omega-3 (EPA and DHA), while also supporting the immune system and promoting an optimal balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.'

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As part of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2 in Amsterdam.

As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.

Bayer Consumer Care, a division of Bayer HealthCare LLC), is calling its new Phillips...-brand Colon Health Probiotic + Fiber a 'two-in-one' supplement that combines three probiotic strains and inulin prebiotic fiber to maintain the digestive system...s 'natural balance' and help defend against digestive disturbances, including against occasional diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating.

While 30% of consumers say they make it a point to eat naturally fiber-rich foods, studies show that most Americans are failing to meet their recommended daily fiber intake, said market researcher Mintel International, according to a recent survey taken. Mintel said that the lack of fiber in the American diet may be attributed to a negative taste perception of fiber. In the survey, 27% of respondents indicated their belief that food with added fiber usually has an 'unpleasant' taste.

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Find yourself suffering from a “food coma” after consuming a big meal? Enzyme specialist National Enzyme Co. (Forsyth, MO) may have a solution. At this weekend’s Natural MarketPlace trade show in Las Vegas, the company will debut ZIP eX2-a new “three-tiered” supplement solution that combines enzymes, herbs, and vitamins to help consumers both increase nutrient absorption and fight the feelings of fatigue that can come from “energy-zapping digestive stress.”

Some individuals have rather specific digestive issues. For example, some populations have difficulty digesting dairy products. In the United States, nearly 10% of the population is considered lactose intolerant. Some populations have even higher incidence of intolerance, such as Native Americans, with rates as high as 80% in adults.

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Analysts predict no slowing down of probiotic growth. In September, Markets and Markets forecasted 12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the global probiotics market until 2014, when total sales, it says, should reach $32.6 billion. Similarly, in October, Packaged Facts estimated that global probiotics sales will grow at 12% CAGR to exceed $22 billion by 2013.

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In 2007. Danone's functional foods division reported revenues of approximately $6 billion.

More than 80% of Americans are currently consuming or would consider consuming foods with added health and wellness benefits.

BENEO-Orafti (Morris Plains, NJ), a producer of inulin and oligofructose, will be exhibiting new findings on continuing research on consumer conscience in health and wellness at this year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HIE) show in France. Preliminary results will be announced from research conducted in the US and UK with other European findings being revealed at a later date.