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How postbiotics can provide an immunity boost in today’s world
Morinaga Milk is a leading producer and seller of dairy products in Japan, including milk and ice cream, as well as other beverages and foods. Chyn Boon Wong, lead research associate at Morinaga Milk, discusses the use of postbiotics as an ingredient solution for immunity.
onsumers today are much more proactive about using natural approaches to preserve their health. They have turned their interest to functional food and beverages as they opt for prevention of illnesses over their treatment. Moreover, Covid-19 has transformed attitudes towards health and immunity, and this has had a long-term impact on health consciousness.
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As daily routines were overturned during the pandemic, consumers became more proactive in seeking ways to make life more convenient for them. As such, there is a growing appetite for easy-to-use products that support immune health. This has opened opportunities for manufacturers to provide innovative products to meet market demand.
Immunity-boosting innovation One innovation that has emerged as a versatile solution in the immunity space are postbiotics. The term ‘postbiotics’ is increasingly found in the scientific literature and on commercial products, and it is defined by the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) as “preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host”. Mounting scientific evidence shows that specific, clinically tested strains exert a beneficial effect on the immune system. In recent years, Morinaga Milk has used innovative technology to develop a paraprobiotic called LAC-Shield (heat- killed Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849) that specifically caters towards the
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increased consumer demand and interest in immune health.
Unlike traditional probiotics, LAC-Shield does not suffer from any stability issues as it is an inactive probiotic strain. LAC-Shield is heat tolerant and highly stable to varying pH and other conditions, making it easy to work with and to incorporate into supplements including a wide range of foods and beverages.
Clinical studies back postbiotics immunity benefits
LAC-Shield is backed by clinical studies and serves as a unique functional ingredient in the immune health space. In a randomised, double- blind, placebo-controlled trial, intake of jelly containing heat-killed MCC1849 improved responsiveness of vaccinations in the elderly compared with the placebo group. Another comparative study that included healthy, young adults reported that heat-killed MCC1849 was effective in preventing common colds.
LAC-Shield is halal and kosher-certified and can be added to a range of food and other products.
and beverage manufacturers, restaurants and retailers in over 1,000 types of foods, beverages and supplement products. LAC-Shield also acquired self-affirmed GRAS status in 2018 and it is halal and kosher-certified. It has great potential in
“Unlike traditional probiotics, LAC-Shield does not suffer from any stability issues as it is an inactive probiotic strain. LAC-Shield is heat tolerant and highly stable.”
Manufacturers can meet consumer demand for a variety of foods and beverages by innovating with LAC-Shield. In fact, LAC-Shield has gained great recognition and popularity in Japan. It has been widely used by many domestic food
the global marketplace as consumers seek innovative products that contain natural, safe and scientifically backed proprietary ingredients to maintain their health. ●
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