Lutein faces supply and formulation challenges in 2012
What do you foresee for the lutein market in 2012?
Lutein is going to be a strong ingredient in the coming year. Ever since we have been involved with lutein we have seen a steady expansion. Eye health is one of the top health concerns. Preventing AMD is one of lutein’s benefits. But I’d talk about overall eye-health because it is more encompassing.
Engredea Monograph: Sweeteners
A concise yet authoritative 32-page report on natural sweeteners, including a comparison of nutritive vs non-nutritive sweeteners—sweetness, formulations, applications, sourcing, regulations, distribution and research. A particular emphasis is given to all-natural sweeteners stevia, monk fruit (luo han guo) and licorice root extract (glycyrrhizin). Marketers, formulators and executives will all find valuable information here.
Experts find omega-3s in weeds and seeds
Companies across the globe continue to scramble to find ways to extract omega-3s from plant (or at least nonmarine) sources. Fish oil, and more recent arrival krill oil, have up to now led the omega-3s race, but a new breed of plant geneticists and food scientists are nipping at their heels.
Engredea Monograph: Omega-3s
A 22-page report on omega-3 fatty acids, including prices for fish oils, new product launches, what pharmaceutical fish oil means for your business, and our top five picks for the future of omega-3s.
Engredea Monograph: Probiotics
A 24-page probiotics report on regulations, new probiotic ingredient launches and finished probiotic products, the pros and cons of single-strain supplementation and more.
Engredea Monograph
The Engredea Monograph is a monthly report filled with exclusive content on an ingredient or ingredient category, and includes market data, science, intelligence and in-depth coverage.
