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cousin omega-7, which is thought to improve heart health, skin health and metabolism. Abi Millar speaks to scientists Dr Nils Hoem and Dr Zhihong Yang to find out what sets these two fatty acids apart and how incorporating omega-3 and omega-7 into your diet can lead to a healthier life.


42 Unlocking pygeum extract’s potential for men’s wellness Euromed


45 Innovative ingredients DP Supply


47 A top supplier in natural raw materials CE Roeper


48 Natural, sustainable food protection Alvinesa


50 Healthy and functional fibre solutions CFF


52 Micro size, macro effect Over recent years, microalgae like spirulina and chlorella have emerged as remarkable sources of nutrients, offering consumers rich strains of protein, vitamins and minerals. But with robust scientific


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evidence of their benefits still lacking, and with some microalgae including potentially dangerous toxins, hurdles clearly remain. Andrea Valentino speaks to Xinyu Duan at the University of Melbourne, and Eduardo Jacob- Lopes from the Federal University of Santa Maria, to learn more.


55 The secret life of ingredients In recent years, consumers have begun to play a more active role in improving their health and are increasingly looking to food not just for basic nutrition but also to provide health benefits. Elly Earls speaks to Kavita Karnik, global head of nutrition,


regulatory and scientific affairs at Tate & Lyle; food science consultant Bryan Quoc Le; and Alon Chen, CEO and co-founder of Tastewise, about the rise of functional ingredients, the challenges of integrating them into food products and why the future of healthy eating is personalised.


58 Invest for a sustainable and secure future Lyckeby


60 Specialist spray drying of high-care components Uelzena eG


62 Innovative solutions in food formulation Faravelli


65 Achieving differentiation in plant-based ingredients Biocatalysts


Flavours & fragrances 67 Sustainable CO2


for herbs and spices Flavex Naturextrakte


69 Real ingredients, real good taste Butter Buds


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70 Natural versus artificial flavourings Flavour is an essential factor in the eating experience, but there is a hot debate in the food industry about


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