Issue 4 2018

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Taiyo: Functional and natural – new ingredients
for weight loss and healthy nutrition
The health-promoting natural ingredients experts, Taiyo, will present
new concepts for appetite control based on their Sunfiber dietary
fibre. In addition, new Matcha grade concepts for customer-specific
applications will be introduced and visitors will be able to sample
exciting chia seed samples – such as chia seed sample bags, chia oil
softgel capsules or pure chia oil in bottles – on the stand.
Hall 8
Booth C61
Dietary fibres stimulate intestinal activity and help to regulate body
weight by sending satiety signals to the brain via messenger substances
derived from fermentation products. Taiyo has developed new beverage and soup concepts to show how
this mechanism can be used for weight control using Sunfiber-based fibre enrichment. Sunfiber is the first
dietary fibre to be certified by the Monash University. The effectiveness of the water-soluble guar bean fibre
has been proven in numerous scientific studies. A prototype of the soup is a highly soluble instant powder
that is both tasty and convenient to use. In addition, Sunfiber Orange, a fibre-rich soft drink that Taiyo has
developed with the iconic Sinalco and Sweethouse brand, a company specialising in alternative sweetening
systems, will be launched in the autumn. And, with Sunfiber Crispies, it’s possible to sample yet another
potential application at the stand. For the first time, FB Food GmbH has succeeded in extruding pure fiber
(Taiyo’s Sunfiber) to make a product with a consistency that’s similar to corn or cereal puffs, which is ideal for
use in muesli or as croutons.
Green tea extracts are also in demand for weight management and healthy nutrition. Adding to the wellknown
fully organic matcha powder range, Taiyo will introduce a Japanese premium matcha. Of the seven
different grades of Matcha, Taiyo will present grade 1 for cooking or baking, and grade 7, the ceremonial
matcha, at the booth. The two different quality products can be blended to suit specific customer
applications.
One of the most sought-after new products is XiaPure ® Chia Oil, which comes from high quality chia seeds
grown in South America. Because of their high omega-3 content, consumers love these small powerhouses!
But, they also contain above average amounts of antioxidants, proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals. With
flavoured options, Taiyo is expanding the range for healthy light cuisine applications. As well as chia-enhanced
superfoods, the company will showcase a prototype stick concept containing microencapsulated spray dried
chia oil. The ingredient, planned to be offered as XiaPure® ALA powder, is a tasteless source of omega-3 and
is even suitable for baby food.
When looking for ingredients for healthier snacks and breakfast cereals, checking out Taiyo’s “MD cereals”
and “MD snack balls” live on the booth is a must. MD products are microwave dried and expanded crips,
flakes and cubes that can be produced from a variety of materials and combined with nutrients such as
minerals, amino acids and others to enhance the texture and flavour of granola and cereal, for example. MD
snack balls and cereals are very versatile and can be put together according to individual needs; there are
plenty of possibilities in terms of taste – from sweet to savoury – and they can even be used in nutrition or
protein bars.
“All of Taiyo’s products are non-GMO and 100% gluten-free,” says Stefan Siebrecht, General Manager of
the company’s German subsidiary. “Many of our products are also organic, Halal and Kosher, making them
suitable for both niche applications and for globally distributed products with health benefits.”
About Taiyo GmbH:
Taiyo GmbH is a pioneer in the research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage,
medical food and pharmaceutical industries. Taiyo focuses on the development of innovative ingredients
derived from natural sources to support health. Since its foundation in 1946, Taiyo has established itself as
a leader in the development and production of emulsi fiers, stabilizers, egg and tea-based ingredients, and
highly functional ingredients for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Today, Taiyo manufactures more than
2000 food formulations, processed eggs, fruit preparations, fla vorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers and functional
ingredients at various manufacturing facilities around the world. With its own Research and Application
Competence Centre (Taiyo RACE), Taiyo GmbH is able to create new and innovative formulations based on
its most recent studies. n
www.taiyogmbh.com
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