In conversation with SPINS at SupplySide West 2022

Explore the prebiotic health benefits of polyphenols and the positive impact they may have on digestive and immune health. Polyphenols, such as those found in European black elderberry, may be an ideal solution for manufacturers trying to break into the digestive health space.

Rockstar Energy recently launched a new marketing campaign promoting its sustained mind body energy claim that has been substantiated through clinical research. Nutritional Outlook talks to Pepsi's vice president of North American Beverage R&D, Danielle Barbaro to discuss the study, why it was important for Rockstar Energy to conduct this study, and the value of fortifying energy drinks with nutraceuticals such as lion's mane.

The stabilizing compound by Crespel & Deiters Food USA offers a taste-neutral alternative to eggs in baked goods.

Also highlighted will be nutritional support for gut health, plus vitamin D and omega-3 innovations.

With a growing demand in multi-ingredient and multi-benefit formulas, manufacturers should explore synergies between ingredients and broader health categories as immune health becomes part of consumers’ daily health maintenance rather than a seasonal concern.

The recently published UC Davis study examined how fermented cabbage can protect intestinal cells from inflammation-related damage.