Food & Beverage Asia June/July 2020

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DSM expands nutritional portfolio with new DHA and ARA powders for
infant nutrition
Royal DSM has launched its new microbial
DHASCO-B and ARASO powders for
infant nutrition. These powders contain
a minimum of 110mg docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) or arachidonic acid (ARA)
respectively, and are produced with
life’sDHA and life’sARA oils, the sources
of sustainable vegetarian DHA Omega-3
and ARA Omega-6.
DSM claimed its DHASCO-B and ARASCO
powders feature a clean label, are naturally
free from contaminants, do not contain
engineered nanomaterials, and are made
with ingredients of conventional origin.
These powders are designed for easy
addition to dry-blending manufacturing
processes, and support production of
products with a longer shelf life and greater
stability. Furthermore, DHASCO-B and
Studies show that the addition of DHA and ARA to infant and follow-on formula
during the first year of life is a critical window of development
ARASCO support optimal developmental
outcomes in infants.
Ethan Leonard, Vice-president Specialty
Early Life Nutrition, DSM Nutritional
Products, said, “Research suggests that
the intake of both DHA and ARA during
infancy has positive effects
on brain growth, cognitive
and visual development,
and immune function.
Parents, including those
who cannot, or choose not
to breastfeed, should have
access to safe and reliable
infant nutrition products
that contain these critical
nutrients.
“We carefully formulated
DHASCO-B and ARASCO powders to ensure
compliance with evolving regulations
worldwide and support manufacturers
in creating high-quality infant formula
products with DHA and ARA that help
them to shape healthy futures for children
everywhere.” ■
Roquette launches new brand identity for Nutralys plant proteins
Roquette has developed a new brand
identity for its range of Nutralys plant
proteins. This new identity will reflect the
renewed mission of Nutralys, which is aimed
at playing a key role in the development
of a new plant-based gastronomy that
consumers seek to explore, and that
responds to the increasing global demand
for better food for people and the planet.
The Nutralys range of plant proteins
expands beyond pea and into other
sources, such as fava bean and wheat. With
a diversity of plant proteins from different
botanical origins, Roquette attempts to
lead the way in an area of expertise that is
essential to meet the growing demand of
today’s consumers for sensory diversity
and sustainable nutritional improvement.
To reinforce the new brand identity,
Roquette launched a new website and
a LinkedIn page where its customers
and consumers will be able to find latest
new, product information, insights from
Roquette and more.
Jean-Philippe Azoulay, Vice-president
of Pea and New Proteins Business,
Roquette, said, “Customers are looking
for a personalised content and solutions,
and that is exactly what we want to
provide. Building on the strength of the
Nutralys brand, we want food producers to
consider this Nutralys site as a new source
of inspiration to help them develop a new
plant-based cuisine and gastronomy. Our
new LinkedIn page will provide regular
updates on our latest innovations in the
field of plant proteins and much more.
The Nutralys brand reflects Roquette’s mission of playing a role in the development of a new plant-based gastronomy
“With these new information and exchange
platforms, we will improve customer
experience by means of a stronger online
link with food producers and with endconsumers
too.” ■
FOOD & BEVERAGE ASIA JUNE / JULY 2020