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<p>Hero ingredients are the hot topic that the food and beverage industry is talking about. But what is behind it? Interest in products with added health benefits continues to grow. </p>

<p>Taiyo, the German expert in natural dietary fibers, and Asiros, the Danish fruit powders specialist, have teamed up to develop and market a new high-fiber fruit powder range called BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic. The products can be enjoyed pure or processed in high-quality applications, and are aimed at companies in the nutraceuticals sector and the food &#038; beverage industry in the EMEA region.</p>

<p>The intestines of an adult host a large number of different bacterial species. These are mainly present in the lower part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and form a symbiotic relationship with their human home. Several current studies describe the way the gut microbiota communicates with the skin as one of the main regulators of the gut-skin axis. The main focus of this research is to explore its potential influence on skin differentiation and cellular hornification, th

<p>The magazine &#8222;Innovations in Food Technology&#8220; has talked to our Managing Director Dr. Stefan Siebrecht about healthy habits, the link between the gut and the immune system … and findings from science.</p>

<p>Taiyo GmbH has created a new website with Sunfiber® information! To give interested professionals in Europe, Middle-East and Africa a short introduction about Sunfiber®, its main benefits, application possibilities and possible fiber concepts, Taiyo GmbH has launched this new site. </p>

<p>Taiyo has received sports nutrition certifications named &#8222;Informed Ingredient&#8220; by LGC for the products Sunfiber®, SunCran™ Naturelle, Suntheanine®, Teavigo® and Organic Matcha Powder.</p>

<p>We are proud that Taiyo’s Sunfiber® has been nominated for the finals of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021 in the category Ingredient of the year: Prebiotic.</p>

<p>Teavigo® is Taiyo’s green tea extract with high-purity decaffeinated EGCg (=Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate). It contains more than 94% of this major catechin and is perfect for the use in dietary supplements, beverages, dairy or as antioxidant for foods and confectionary without tea taste or color. Now it has been certified as 100% natural.</p>

<p>The influence of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) fiber on the intestinal microbiota was analyzed in the latest issue of the magazine AgroFOOD Industry Hi Tech, vol. 32(1). Dr. Stefan Siebrecht (Managing Director) and Laura Ingenlath (Quality Manager) from Taiyo GmbH, discuss the findings of two recent studies to assess the role and effects of partially hydrolzyed guar gum (PHGG) as a prebiotic dietary fiber.</p>

<p>Many people are experiencing sleep problems these days. Working long hours, stress and/or drinking alcohol in the evening are all factors that can adversely affect normal sleep patterns. At the same time, the COVID-19 lockdown is taking its toll. Although one might think that this would enable people to take their foot off the work-life accelerator, it’s actually causing more stress than ever before. People sit at home all day, spend most of their time on video calls and,

<p>It has long been known that the secondary plant compounds in green tea extracts act like natural antibodies. Furthermore, the anticarcinogenic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, antimicrobial and antiviral effects of daily green tea consumption have been demonstrated in numerous studies.</p>

<p>Natural brain-boosting beverages will be launched at the end of march by the Denmark-based Clutch Cognition. The start-up, consisting of a molecular biologist, a medical doctor and a nutrition innovation expert, has created cognitive health focused products that are true alternatives to the caffeine-laden energy-drinks.</p>

<p>Gut bacteria and fertility. That there might be a connection between the gut microbiome and women’s fertility was recently analysed in a preliminary study. In the pilot study, Japanese researchers analysed the gut microbiomes of 18 fertile and 18 infertile women. They found that the infertile women had different gut microbiome compositions compared with fertile women, indicating the gut microbiome may play a role in fertility.</p>

<p>Food adulteration also known as food fraud is a rising issue in the food industry. Whether adulterated, contaminated or inaccurately labelled, deliberately or accidentally, many food products are not what they claim to be, putting the entire industry’s credibility at stake. Food Fraud is particularly prevalent in various products such as coffee, chia, herbs and spices, to name a few.</p>

<p>Sunphenon® TH30 is made from green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis). Tea has been seen as a calming and healing beverage for a long time. The calming effect of the tea is attributed to the contained L-Theanine and the green tea plant is very rich in natural L-Theanine. It is considered to prevent from sleeplessness, fatigue and chronic fatigue. But it can also help to lower stress and increase the ability to focus at work, study or sportive activities.</p>

<p>In these special times it is more important than ever to support each other. We would like to thank you for your reliance and for the pleasant cooperation in this special year. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year. All the best, Your Taiyo-Team Please [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Hybrid soft drinks are the innovation on the struggling beverage market. With Sunfiber® &#8211; a natural guar bean fiber &#8211; Taiyo offers a key ingredient for a fortified product that offers nutritional-physiological health benefits. What are Hybrid Beverages? Consumers often try new food and beverages, but many of the new products might be little innovative [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Our product Sunphenon® BT-M, that is an Instant Black Tea Infusion and no tea extract, is now available ex stock. Sunphenon® BT-M is made from high quality black tea leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It is rich in special and unique black tea polyphenols and natural caffeine. This product has got a lot of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Natural guar bean fiber is one of the rare, truly pure plant-based fibers and the perfect ingredient to enrich and enhance high-quality foods. Schwelm, Germany, May 2020 – According to the International Organization for Standardization technical specification, ISO 19657:2017, Taiyo’s Sunfiber® dietary fiber is a 100% natural ingredient. This is good news for food manufacturers. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The functional beverage powder Regular Girl offers a combination of prebiotic, probiotic and cranberry, which is targeting women&#8217;s health. This product is available on the US market. It consists of natural ingredients and a dual-action formula that also addresses urinary tract health. Regular Girl Wellness powder contains Sunfiber® prebiotic fiber and SunCran™ organic Cranberry Juice [&hellip;]</p>