N°66 - Évènement /HiE Compte-rendu dient can be used in many applications - powders, Plants take it seriously Activ’Inside: ten years of ready-to-drink beverages, bars. research Ingredia presented several concepts based on its It is under the Puremeric SFT grade that Vidya Herbs proteins, including several products meeting the offers turmeric in the form of a non-staining powder, His year Activ’Inside needs of the elderly. Chocolate bites for “hand- which is of real interest for users inasmuch as the is celebrating its eating” - formulated with 13.5% protein, each bite downtime caused by production lines cleaning is tenth anniversary. Ten years of uninterrupted of 12 g provides 1.6 g of protein. A 10% protein, reduced by 80%. The Indian group Vidya (plant research for a non-heat-treated yoghurt formulated with Promilk® extracts and natural carotenoids) is one of the biggest biotechnology manufacturers of turmeric extracts in India (2 tonnes company holding functional milk proteins. Containing less than strong expertise in 2% fat, it is rich in calcium (420 mg/yoghurt). Its per day). Vidya also introduced Sunca, a sunfl ower™ saffron and grape, consumption provides 35% of the RDAs. A dairyextract with a standardized content of chlorogenic which has enabled it to develop patented drink (250 ml) with 12% protein to fi ght against acids, whose efficacy on weight loss has been ingredients with sarcopenia. It is formulated with micellar caseins proven (clinical study conducted in Europe). Sunca™ benefi ts on cognition (Memophenol),™ that slowly release amino acids - including leucine is extracted from de-oiled sunfl ower cakes and subs- mood (Safr’Inside)™ (2.1 g/serving), which will trigger muscle synthesis. cribes to a sustainable development program. and the beauty of Plantex put forward a shiitake (organic and conven- the skin (SkinAx). In™ The cooperative, which has recently developed a total, the company Promilk 600 A functional dairy protein, identifi ed® tional grades) with spectrometry-controlled B-vitamin relies on nine patents, three strong trends in the dairy market: the clean levels. four proprietary clinical studies (the label (short list of natural ingredients and no addi- Robertet Health & Beauty focused on cocoa during latest showed that tives); easy-to-eat products; natural and healthy this HiE edition. This group is a leading extractor of the consumption of a shot providing 600 products high in protein and low in fat. cocoa fl avours. It was therefore almost mandatory mg of Memophenol™ Volac’s Volactive UltraWhey Velicious proteins are that its ingredients division (Super Oxide Dismutase improves cognitive specifi cally engineered for performance and active is part of it) would focus on this raw material. The performance after 40 minutes). Operating nutrition applications. extract is standardized in cocoa theobromine and is in its new premises Lactalis opted for a slightly different positioning intended for sports nutrition, cognitive performance for a few months, Activ’Inside currently with its Pronativ range - whey proteins derived® and slimming. Please note that unlike the cocoa 114 employs 25 people, from fresh milk - which is more adapted to specifi c extracts available on the market, these extracts are 40 by the end of the purposes (specifi c mineral profi le and high diges- extruded in the presence of inulin - thereby avoiding year. A development based on a “simple” tibility) such as medical nutrition, active people. the use of maltodextrin. recipe: a very strong Applications of the range were illustrated with a Nexira went down to Africa to search another active investment in R&D: 20% of its sales formulation of clear water-based beverage up to ingredient introduced for the fi rst time: baobab. As turnover. 7% protein. Please note that the company has also explained by Mathieu Dondain, CEO of the company: developed Laktein, heat-stable whey proteins for “we are perfectly comfortable with sourcing this sports or clinical nutrition due to their microbiolo- superfruit because we have been marketing it for gical properties. twentyyears though Starlg,our enyspecal ed Other players attending HiE came with an offerin trading.” Available in organic version and harvested of alternative proteins. Such an example is the sustainably, this superfruit is characterized by its high Normandy-based company Nutrifi sh, which hasfi bre and vitamin C content and low impact on the developed a cod powder that contains 84% pro- glycaemic index. Product target: sports nutrition (for teins marketed under the brand name Phossea.® now). It supports protein enrichment. Back to curcumin: Lipoid presented a formulation Hemp is another source of protein strongly pro- based on curcuminoids and phospholipids with moted during this HiE edition.The Canadianimproved bioavailability, marketed under the trade- company Hemp Productions Services relies onmark Phosal Curcumin. The phospholipids (Lipid the very high digestibility of the proteins extracted Liposome Basic, liposomes that can be mixed with from hemp - “they are totally absorbed,” explains many active ingredients) are extracted from egg yolk, Martin Neuhofer, Sales Director. Non-GMO andsoya and sunfl ower - renewable sources perfectly allergen-free, they can be used in the market for controlled by Lipoid, who is one of the pioneers in fi tness and vegan products. The same approach purifi ed lecithins. at Hemp Oil Canada and at the German companyPlease note that earlier this year, Avril Group Hanf Farm GmbH - this latter relies on German announced the acquisition of the German company sourcing. In addition to proteins, these companies Lecico, which is also present in the fi eld of lecithins also offer complete ranges of oils (omega-3 and and phospholipids. Lecico will become a part of Avril 6 content). OIS (Avril Oil & Ingredient Solutions), an Avril platform ■ / Janvier - Février - Mars 2019 / N°66 / L’Actualité des Ingrédients Fonctionnels & Santé