These FrieslandCampina DHA ingredients have been introduced by the brand for the adult nutrition market to provide consumers with some vegan and vegetarian alternatives to fish oil-based varieties on the market. The ingredients include the Biotis DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis DHA FlexP 20, which are derived from algae to provide a sustainability-focused solution for the market. The micro-encapsulated powders are meant to ensure stability and sensory properties, and will provide high levels of DHA, the essential omega-3 fatty acid that's crucial for brain health as well as overall wellbeing.
Managing Director Auke Zeilstra spoke on the new FrieslandCampina DHA ingredients saying, "The superior sensory properties also open the door to a wide range of innovative new formats, such as functional breakfast drinks, gummy supplements and RTD beverages so consumers can seamlessly incorporate these vital nutrients into their daily routines.”
What's Driving This Trend
- Algae-derived Ingredients
- Exploring sustainable alternatives derived from algae to enhance product offerings in various markets.
- Functional Breakfast Drinks
- Developing convenient and nutritious morning beverage options with added functional benefits for consumers.
- Micro-encapsulated Powders
- Utilizing advanced encapsulation technology to enhance stability and sensory properties of products.
Who This Affects Most
- Nutraceuticals
- Incorporating innovative algae-derived ingredients to create vegan-friendly supplements for health-conscious consumers.
- Beverage
- Introducing functional breakfast drinks with added nutrients and benefits to cater to busy lifestyles.
- Food Technology
- Leveraging micro-encapsulated powders to improve the quality and shelf life of food products for enhanced consumer experience.
