Microbiome Solutions

- All comments by Anke Sentko, VP Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition Communications, BENEO

BENEO 2019 Achievements in Microbiome Solutions

As a company focused on scientific research and development, we invest a lot of money in research on nutritional ingredients, especially in the field of digestive health

A recent study showed that daily consumption of chicory root fiber in children aged 3 to 6 in winter increased bifidobacteria levels and maintained normal bifidobacteria counts even during antibiotic treatment

Previous research by Lohner et al.

Maintaining the balance of the microbiome is a growing concern for consumers and food and beverage manufacturers, so this will remain an area of ​​research focus for us in the months and years to come

Opportunities and challenges in the field of microbiome

As consumers become more aware of digestive health, taste and regional preferences in food reformulation present a range of opportunities and challenges for food and beverage manufacturers and functional ingredient suppliers

More than two-thirds of consumers worldwide say digestive health is very important to them, and as knowledge about digestive health continues to grow, they have come to realize that a healthy gut has wide-ranging benefits for both physical and mental health

However, despite consumers' growing interest in digestive health, taste remains the most important factor in their repeat purchases

Another challenge in reformulation is ensuring that products that promote digestive health are tailored to the tastes of consumers around the world