{"id":4673,"date":"2024-02-26T10:13:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nis.dev3k.com.br\/?p=4673"},"modified":"2024-02-26T10:14:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:14:33","slug":"acelerando-a-inovacao-em-alimentos-por-meio-dos-prebioticos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nisummit.com.br\/en\/acelerando-a-inovacao-em-alimentos-por-meio-dos-prebioticos\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerating Food Innovation through Prebiotics"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are multifaceted reasons why proven prebiotics stand out as true game-changers, enabling innovation while improving consumer nutrition.<\/em><\/p>\n

Food Trends and the Evolution of Consumer Demand<\/h4>\n

In today's fast-paced world, where eating habits impact not only individual health but also global public health and well-being, the quest for better nutrition is gaining prominence. The food and beverage industry is at the forefront of driving positive change, accelerating product development, meeting the evolving demands of increasingly health-conscious consumers, and shaping nutrition for the better.<\/p>\n

As consumer trends shift toward healthier choices, incorporating prebiotics and dietary fiber (or prebiotic dietary fiber) can address a variety of issues, from reducing sugar to offering a variety of health benefits, making them attractive for developing products that support health and well-being.<\/p>\n

Prebiotic Fiber Enrichment: A Game Changer<\/h4>\n

A significant concern that resonates across all continents is inadequate dietary fiber consumption. According to global dietary guidelines, most consumers worldwide do not meet the recommended fiber intake. Fortifying consumer products with prebiotic fibers serves as a dual-purpose solution, closing the fiber gap while offering prebiotic-related health benefits.<\/p>\n

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The Prebiotic Advantage in Balancing Microbial Harmony<\/h4>\n

As we explore the nuances of better nutrition, the gut microbiota emerges as a key player in human health. The undigested portion of our diet, especially components like prebiotic fibers, serves as a preferred nutrient for beneficial microorganisms, including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains, contributing to metabolic, structural, and protective functions, influencing both health and disease prevention. This makes so-called proven prebiotics a sure bet for innovation and food product development.<\/p>\n

ISAPP Proven Prebiotics<\/h4>\n

According to ISAPP (International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics), three ingredients meet the scientific definition of prebiotics: inulin and oligofructose (FOS) (both chicory root fibers) and galacto-oligosaccharides\/GOS (a lactose-derived prebiotic). Chicory root fibers\u2014inulin and oligofructose\u2014have been the subject of over 25 years of scientific research in the field of prebiotics, coupled with intensive research related to the gut microbiota over the past 10 years, providing an exhaustive database of knowledge related to prebiotics and human health.<\/p>\n

Accelerating Innovation through Sound Science<\/h4>\n

Robust scientific evidence is the cornerstone for accelerating product development within the food industry, especially when it comes to prebiotics. In particular, ingredients with extensive scientific research can help decision-makers build trust, increasing the likelihood of successful launches and offering products with attractive propositions to consumers. In the case of prebiotics, evidence-backed choices pave the way for substantiated claims that comply with national food laws.<\/p>\n

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It's Prebiotics' Turn to Meet Consumer Demands<\/h4>\n

Consumer research highlights the importance of aligning products with market needs and demands, which is imperative in product development. A substantial majority of consumers prioritize a balanced diet, with a significant portion expressing interest in prebiotics. The convergence of prebiotics and dietary fiber addresses consumer needs through health-supporting products, providing a pathway for product developers.<\/p>\n

Empowering Healthcare Professionals<\/h4>\n

Encouraging healthcare professionals, including nutritionists and physicians, to adhere to science when it comes to prebiotics, gut microbiota, and health is crucial in this era of fake news, where consumers feel confused and misled by misinformation. The fact that true prebiotics are now well-established supports consumer understanding and offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to promote informed recommendations to patients and support them in making healthier dietary decisions.<\/p>\n

As professionals in healthcare, the food industry, and food product development, it is our duty to demand robust science and evidence when it comes to prebiotics. Consumers deserve confidence in a food or beverage containing prebiotics. While proven prebiotics, such as inulin, FOS, and GOS, have research to back them up and meet consumer demands, they also provide confidence to healthcare professionals in guiding each individual's journey toward healthier eating and improved health.<\/p>\n

Healthier Choices: There Is No Other Option<\/h4>\n

In conclusion, the dynamic interplay between consumer preferences, scientific advances, and industry innovation positions prebiotics as drivers of a healthier, more informed future. From filling the dietary fiber gap to accelerating product development and meeting consumer demands, prebiotics such as inulin, FOS, and galacto-oligosaccharides show transformative potential that resonates across the food and beverage industry, emerging as catalysts for a more health-conscious society.<\/p>\n

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References<\/h6>\n
Bassaganya-Riera, J. et al (2020): Goals in Nutrition Science 2020-2025. In: Frontiers in nutrition 7, S. 606378. DOI: 10.3389\/fnut.2020.606378.
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\nISAPP \u2013 International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (isappscience.org)<\/h6>\n
This is the third article in a 12-part series on prebiotics, a topic of interest to the food and beverage industry, presented by NIS HUB and BENEO, a leading producer and supplier of plant-based ingredients with health and nutritional benefits. In this series, we explore the frontiers of prebiotics, nutrition, and health for food and beverage innovation.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Article written by Renata C\u00e0ssar, Nutrition Communications Manager for Latin America at BENEO\/BENEO Institute. Renata is a nutrition specialist with a degree, a master's degree, and an MBA. In her current position at BENEO and the BENEO Institute, Renata interacts with clients and healthcare professionals, sharing the knowledge that underpins BENEO's ingredients.<\/em><\/h6>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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