FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics, will return to SupplySide West (25-26 October 2023), in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth #1617, the company is championing athletes’ performance and well-being with its game-changing Biotis® Fermentis that combines the power of protein, prebiotics and probiotics with fermentation to activate the gut-muscle axis. Visitors can also experience delicious gut health gummies and discover FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ plant-based portfolio.
Biotis® Fermentis: powering personal bests
Exercise can strengthen the gut microbiome,[1] reduce inflammation[2] and boost energy levels,[3] but intense training and dietary habits associated with heavy training can cause a variety of gastrointestinal issues, affecting an athlete’s overall well-being and performance.
At SupplySide West, FrieslandCampina Ingredients will showcase its new Biotis® Fermentis – a first-of-a-kind ingredient that combines proteins, prebiotics and probiotics, enhancing their properties by fermenting them together. This synergistic solution was specifically developed to target the gut-muscle axis, enabling brands to create innovative products that support digestive comfort, fuel energy and stimulate muscle protein synthesis. In a trial with 150 recreational athletes, 80% self-reported improved satisfaction with their physical well-being after three weeks of taking Biotis® Fermentis daily.[4]
Biotis® GOS-OP High Purity: making supplements fun, tasty and effective
The nutraceutical gummy market is booming with consumers drawn to attractive colors and flavors paired with trending health benefits. However, gummy formulation presents its own unique challenges. For the gut health market, prebiotics have traditionally been unable to be used in gummies due to the high volume of active ingredient needed to ensure its efficacy.
Combining efficacy with enjoyment, FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ Good to Gut Prebiotic Gummy concept demonstrates the versatility of the company’s purest ever prebiotic ingredient – Biotis® GOS-OP High Purity. With a galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) content of over 90%, Biotis® GOS-OP High Purity is effective in doses as low as 2 grams,[5] opening up new opportunities for brands to stand out in the functional gummy space.
Plantaris™: transforming on-the-go plant-based nutrition
Today, the plant-based market is proliferating, with a rise in the number of people becoming vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian, especially among younger generations. In North America, over half of consumers say they follow a flexitarian diet,[6] mixing and matching animal proteins alongside meat and dairy alternatives.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is helping brands captivate this generation of consumers with Plantaris™, its range of plant-based proteins. Visitors are invited to taste the company’s Plantaris™ pea and faba bean protein drink concepts designed to overcome challenges such as taste and dispersibility, enabling manufacturers to craft tasty and nutritious solutions that boost protein intake.
“We’re putting performance and active nutrition center stage at SupplySide West this year,” comments Vicky Davies, Global Marketing Director for Performance, Active & Medical Nutrition at FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “Biotis® Fermentis is a first-of-its-kind solution for boosting athletic performance and overall well-being that has already had great success in our consumer and trial. We’re excited to introduce this innovative new ingredient to the North American market as part of our mission to give people access to the specialized nutrition they need to get the most out of life, always.”
“It’s always an inspiring experience to attend SupplySide West and see what’s next in the nutraceutical industry,” comments Auke Zeilstra, Managing Director, North America at FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “I’m excited to show how our purest ever prebiotic ingredient can be formulated into delicious and efficacious gummies that also taste great. We’re also looking forward to showcasing to the U.S. market just how good high-quality plant-based nutrition can taste.”
Find out more about FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ range of protein and prebiotic ingredients at SupplySide West 2023 by registering here and visiting booth #1617.
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