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46 FOOD & DRINK TECHNOLOGY


Phthalate-free tubing for food and beverage


Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has launched Tygon S3 tubing solution for the food and beverage industries. This product transfer solution is phthalate- free and bio-based, enabling food and beverage manufacturers to enhance food safety and sustainability measures without sacrificing performance. Phthalates are commonly used in the plastics


industry as a plasticiser to increase tubing’s flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity. However, with increasingly stringent legislation around the world, processors anticipate transitioning to equipment that eliminates phthalates altogether. Tygon S3 complies with FDA, NSF and 3-A


requirements for food & beverage applications as well as with Japan Food Sanitation Law #370/1959. Additionally, Tygon S3 complies with European regulations (10/2011/EU) for many food and beverage applications when used as instructed. As an alternative to phthalates, Tygon S3 uses a


bio-based material as a plasticizer, which provides exceptional durability and longevity compared to other solutions on the market. Food and beverage processors can also leverage the sustainability benefits of this


material to reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains. To help CPGs and other manufacturers enhance their food safety and sustainability measures, the bio-


Ageing can be helped by soya protein


Maintaining heart health and an active lifestyle are among the top ranked concerns of active, ageing consumers in four European countries that were part of survey by Solae, part of the DuPont Nutrition Health business. This survey was conducted in 13 countries, and


among countries surveyed across Western Europe, it shows that heart health is the top concern among adults aged 35-65, followed by maintaining an active lifestyle. While a variety of conditions can affect adults as


they age, according to the World Health Organization, the three main causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. Solae’s survey showed that 76 per cent of adults


in this age category in Europe were concerned about heart health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while 70 per cent listed weight management as a top concern. Older people (50-65) were more likely to have high concern around heart health, while younger consumers (35-49) indicated strongest concerns around maintaining an active lifestyle. “When you look at the listing of top ranking health


concerns, it’s clear that soya protein can be a beneficial addition to the diet of someone in this age group,” said Jean Heggie, Corporate Marketing Director at Solae.


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“Protein can help preserve lean muscle mass and manage weight by promoting satiety”. Jean Heggie presented some of the results of this


study during a seminar session at Health Ingredients Europe and at the Healthy Ageing 2012 Conference that which took place in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition, many studies suggest protein


consumption should increase as we age to counteract muscle loss and the natural decline in protein utilization with aging. Studies have suggested that 90g may be the ideal


target for aging individuals, with that consumption spread out evenly throughout the day. This is different than the typical diet, where the majority of protein is consumed during an evening meal and very little is consumed in the morning. While the health concerns of this age group can be


affected by protein intake, only 64 per cent of those surveyed say that they are getting the right amount of protein in their diet and 46 per cent think they need to consume more protein as they age. When it comes to the types of protein that they


ingest, 79 per cent prefer to get their protein by consuming foods or beverages that naturally contain it. Traditional food protein sources - meat, milk eggs, nuts and beans - dominate protein usage in this segment.


While soy has the highest usage among plant


proteins commonly used for protein fortification, only 43 per cent of this group selects soy protein as a part of their diet. “This age group can benefit from the unique


benefits of soy protein,” said Jean Heggie. “Soy protein is a high-quality plant protein that supports healthy maintenance of lean muscle mass while also providing heart health benefits that animal proteins do not offer.” Soy protein can decrease total LDL cholesterol and


may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when consumed as a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats.


Solae’s survey was conducted in 13 countries


in 2011 and more than four thousand adults were interviewed. While there were slight differences in each region, heart health was listed as one of the top two health concerns in more than half of the countries surveyed. Solae is a leader in developing soy-based


ingredients for nutritious, great-tasting products. Solae provides solutions that deliver a combination of functional, nutritional, economical and sustainable benefits to our customers.


For more information, visit www.Solae.com


based solution will become available in Q1 of 2013. For more information. visit


www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com


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