Clinical nutrition\ Marché - N°64 INGREDIENTS GO GREEN Nutralys and Glucidex® ® is extracted from GMO-free 100% soluble, tasteless and by Roquette corn or potatoes. Lactose-free odourless). Natural, GMO-free For those who want to and gluten-free, Glucidex® and organic, Fibregum can™ enrich their clinical nutrition is highly purifi ed during the be included in the formulation products, Roquette offers production process. It is of clean label, vegan or two types of ingredients: a source of energy 100% organic-certifi ed products. Nutralys vegetable proteins® derived from glucose, the most and Glucidex maltodextrins.® effi cient energy substrate Thinkblue and™ These ingredients are adapted for the muscles and brain. Turmipure by Naturex™ to food matrices such as Available in different particle Aware of the potential of high-protein bread or soups sizes, it dissolves quickly, it nutrition products that intended to fi ght sarcopenia has a low viscosity level and support “healthy ageing,” as well as high-protein snacks a mild sweet fl avour adapted Naturex has expanded its that support patients’ recovery. to consumers’ preferences. portfolio of ingredients with Nutralys is the fi rst® the launch of Thinkblue.™ clinically-tested source of FIBREGUM by Nexira® This wild blueberry extract, pea protein that has clinically A complex of high molecular which has proven benefi cial demonstrated its benefi ts for weight polysaccharides (300 effects on cognitive health, the development of the muscle to 800 kDa), Fibregum™ particularly targets episodic mass, satiety and caloric features excellent digestive memory (ability to remember intake. To achieve this, in 2017 tolerance even when used in personal experiences and Roquette collaborated with large amounts (up to 50g/day). specifi c events) improvement Aalborg University Hospital The unique structure of acacia in healthy elderly subjects. Its (Denmark) to develop high- gum and its mechanisms of composition (anthocyanins, 015 in-protein and energy-dense action make the health benefi ts chlorogenic acids, snacks helping patients at risk of Fibregum particularly™ proanthocyanidins, fl avanols) of undernourishment to recover interesting in kidney diseases faster. The fi rst results are an the disorders induced by a was developed based on a really encouraging: a general deregulated intestinal transit. study comparing the episodic increase in patients’ energy Indeed, the consumption of memory of healthy people and protein intake has already Fibregum participates in™ aged 65-80 consuming been seen, and this is not at improving the kidney function 111 mg of wild blueberry the expense of the intakes by increasing urea nitrogen compared with a placebo. provided by main meals. The excretion, by promoting an A research partnership with results of this project are to anti-infl ammatory effect the University of Reading (UK) be published in the Journal on interleukins and on the is underway to clarify the of Clinical Nutrition during TGF-β1 growth factor, and benefi ts of this ingredient on the spring of 2018. Extracted by stimulating the production age-related cognitive decline. from GMO-free yellow peas, of short-chain fatty acids Turmipure, a standardized™ these plant-based proteins (SCFAs). Moreover, Fibregum™ turmeric extract (95% are pure, harmless and participates in strengthening cucurminoids) is positioned feature excellent digestibility the gut barrier and in on joint health. Turmeric is properties. Nutralys is® epithelium impermeability particularly known for its anti- available in a large range of restoration thanks to its infl ammatory properties and its products and applications prebiotic effect and anti- ability to preserve joint health. (ready-to-drink, bars, etc.). infl ammatory properties. Naturex has developed its As for the Glucidex range® Finally, Fibregum can be™ own sustainable and traceable of carbohydrates, it provides easily incorporated in a wide supply chain to eliminate all consumers with a high-quality selection of applications thanks concerns about quality and source of energy. Glucidex® to its technical properties (ex.: the risk of adulteration.■ News on Functional & Health Ingredients \ N°64 \ July - August - September 2018 \ ■