NOVEL INGREDIENTS


PERHAPS THE MOST EXCITING DEVELOPMENT IS THE


INTEGRATION OF CLINICALLY VALIDATED BOTANICALS INTO EVERYDAY TREATS,


TRANSFORMING CHOCOLATE, GUMMIES, AND SNACK BARS INTO FUNCTIONAL FOODS


cultivated cocoa, perhaps the most exciting development is the integration of clinically validated botanicals into everyday treats, transforming chocolate, gummies, and snack bars into functional foods,” says Ilanit Kabessa, Executive Chair at SOLVEAT. SOLVEAT strongly believes that this is


where the next generation of confectionery is headed. “Our mission is to revolutionise everyday foods by incorporating health- promoting ingredients that address specific health conditions,” continues Ilanit. “The main barrier has always been delivery – functional ingredients are often bitter, unstable, and poorly absorbed. Our proprietary platform has overcome this challenge by embedding herbal compositions into foods without altering


taste, texture, or consumer experience. The result is indulgence that delights while supporting a balanced lifestyle.” SOLVEATS’s proprietary platform allows


herbal-based compositions to be adapted to a variety of different food applications while ensuring efficacy, stability, and consumer acceptance. The integration of herbal formulations is achieved by utilising a proprietary microencapsulation technique. This food delivery system enables adaptability to a wide spectrum of functional confectionery. SOLVEAT argued that its lead


application demonstrates this potential – a chocolate bar that helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. “Chocolate is the ideal canvas – it is beloved, indulgent, and is increasingly seen as a permissible


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