Verum Ingredients

With the recent expansion of our portfolio of fruit powders, it is worthwhile to revisit how the different drying technologies will impact the characteristics of the different fruit powders we offer our customers. The most straight forward drying technology is vacuum drying which basically dehydrates the whole fruit, fruit pieces or even fruit juice by […]

Green banana flour is a good and low-cost food ingredient whose consumption is booming due to its physiological benefits to human health, mostly due to the highest concentration of resistant starch compared with any other unprocessed food. Resistant starch is the fraction of starches that, because our enzymes cannot digest it in the small intestine,

Verum Ingredients is proud to offer the most diverse portfolio of acerola powders on the US market. And there is an explanation for the need for so many options. However, the rationale behind so many different SKUs is sometimes unknown even to very experienced product formulators and buyers. We are regularly approached by customers looking

Dr. Ana Quaglio, head of Verum’s R&D team, co-authored a peer-reviewed scientific paper in the World Journal of Gastroenterology which describes the correlation between the gut microbiome and adipose tissue in Crohn’s disease (CD), a type of intestinal inflammation. Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by chronic inflammation of the

Incorporating fruit and vegetable powders into your products is more than just a trend – it’s a strategic move to meet growing consumer demands. Here’s why your company should consider these innovative ingredients: 1. Nutritional boost Fruit and vegetable powders contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and offer a convenient way to improve the nutritional profile

Herbal products and phytomedicines are derived from plants and used to maintain health, treat diseases and improve quality of life. They differ from many purified prescription drugs derived from plants regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Herbal supplements or preparations may contain parts or whole plants in their constitution and their manufacture is

The human microbiome is composed of several types of microbes that colonize different niches of the human body, such as the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Of these, the gut microbiota is the most studied, due to the presence of greater diversity and number of microbial species compared to other parts of the body. The

Methylxanthines are a group of naturally occurring substances found in coffee, tea, guarana and chocolate for example. They have a broad spectrum of pharmacological and energetic effects on the central nervous, cardiovascular, renal, digestive and immunological systems, as well as on the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), theophylline (1,3-dimethylxanthine), and theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine) are

Dr. Ana Quaglio, head of R&D at Verum Ingredients, has co-authored a peer-reviewed scientific publication on the participation of miRNAs in celiac disease. It is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disease worldwide and is commonly known as “gluten intolerance”. In genetically susceptible individuals, ingestion of wheat gluten and similar proteins in rye and barley, induces an

Most of us get very excited while reading those press releases announcing that a small food and beverage (F&B) business completed its latest investment round or was acquired by one of the multibillion-dollar food companies. Analysts rush to give the most insightful explanation for what that very successful small business has been doing to set

Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, is known for its exceptional nutritional profile and has captured the attention of companies that specialize in natural, health-boosting ingredients. In the functional ingredient landscape, camu camu represents a versatile and high-value ingredient for a wide range of applications. 1. Exceptional vitamin C content

In the last few decades several studies have supported the role of gut microbiota in the pathophysiology of metabolic diseases and its importance in immune system maturation, allergic process and energetic metabolism due to the intense relationship between microbiota and the host. This correlation is particularly strong between gut and the complex amount of microorganism