Tag: fortification of food
Amino acids
Amino acids are components of protein that are recognized as building blocks of the body. They function in building cells and repairing tissue, and they help fight bacteria and viruses. They are part of the enzyme and hormonal system, contribute to building nucleoproteins and play an important role in respiration and muscle activity. For these reasons, many of Fortitech’s customers have requested premixes containing amino acids. Due to stability issues with amino acids, Fortitech develops custom formulations taking all processing parameters into consideration. KEEP READING >>
Fortitech unveils brand evolution
Over the past 25 years, Fortitech’s business has grown globally and evolved dramatically. Our recent brand evolution reflects that change. We recently unveiled our new logo and graphic standards, capturing the entrepreneurial spirit and energy of a company that continues to innovate and lead. Said Rich Schleif, Director of Marketing, “It's very much an evolution from where we were, and it also demonstrates that we're a company that will keep innovating and moving forward.” KEEP READING >>
Home fortification with multiple-micronutrient powders reduces anemia in infants and young children from low income countries
One approach to combating micronutrient deficiencies has been the development of home fortification programs based on single-dose packets containing multiple vitamins and minerals in powdered form that can be sprinkled on food. This approach may be advantageous in augmenting the micronutrient impact of various complementary foods to improve the micronutrient status of children under two years of age. KEEP READING >>
High flavonoid intake asssociated with lower cardiovascular disease mortality in the United States
Bioactive food components are gaining quite a bit of attention in scientific circles and among the lay population as more and more evidence supports a potentially important role for these compounds in disease prevention. For example, despite declining trends in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality over the past 20 years, CVD remains the leading cause of death for adults over the age of 65. A variety of approaches are in use to help reduce the burden of this chronic disease, including biomarker screening, diet and behavior modification, increases in physical activity and the development of new medications. Diet, physical activity and lifestyle changes (e.g., smoking cessation) are the mainstays of CVD prevention. Epidemiologic studies have shown that higher dietary consumption of plant foods are associated with lower risk of developing CVD and hypertension, an important risk factor for CVD. KEEP READING >>
It’s National Lollipop Day! Put sweet treats to work for you! Some notes on functional confectioneries …
We hate to give you bad news on National Lollipop Day, but here it is: sweets are never going to be good for us. No one is going to give us permission to fill our plates with confections, no matter how delectable. But there is some good news! In moderation, sweet treats can do some important work for you – when fortified with helpful nutrients. Confectionery products are excellent vehicles for fortification particularly because of taste. Confections can easily cover up off-taste notes because of the added flavors and/or diversity of flavors you can get in a candy bar or confectionery product. It’s much easier to overcome the fortification taste hurdles with a gummy bear or chocolate bar than it is in water, for example. While dark chocolate grabs lots of headlines due to its antioxidant content, Fortitech is seeing an uptick in interest in gum and mint fortification. The health conditions food and beverage manufacturers are interested in targeting range from weight loss and satiety to energy, immunity, oral health and stress reduction. KEEP READING >>
Need an excuse to eat chocolate? More and more, treats may be nutrient-enriched
Will sweets ever be good for us? Well, every indulgence must be in moderation. But when those cravings strike, it can’t hurt to enjoy a little benefit from some added nutrients? KEEP READING >>