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Acerola: functional superfruit for modern health
Why is acerola a top choice for functional powders? Verum offers spray-dried and freeze-dried organic acerola that can be applied…
Botanical dry extract or botanical straight powder?
Understanding their difference and making the right choice for your formulation A botanical straight powder is obtained by simply drying…
Meet the newest South American superfood in our portfolio: Chocho
A cute, short name for an amazing plant-based protein powerhouse. Chocho, also known as Andean lupin bean or tarwi (Lupinus…
The importance of traceability in the food industry
Why is traceability essential in today’s global food landscape? In an interconnected food system, traceability ensures transparency—tracking every ingredient from…
The power of guayusa in functional formulations
What is guayusa and why is it gaining attention? Guayusa (Ilex guayusa) is a caffeinated holly leaf native to the…
Verum Ingredients begins its first clinical trial
Verum Ingredients’ R&D department began its first clinical trial in June, evaluating the prebiotic activity of different food ingredients in…
Acerola power: precision for formulators, power for the body
We understand that when it comes to acerola, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits all solution. That is…
The new generation of natural ingredients: health and sensory pleasure for functional beverages
Consumers of functional beverages today seek more than health benefits—they want bold flavors, pleasant mouthfeel, and enjoyment with every sip.…
How can we modulate the skin microbiome to our advantage?
The skin, the body’s largest organ, hosts beneficial microbes that protect against pathogens, educate immunity, and help break down natural…
The food and beverage CPG journey: the complex choice of a co-packer/co-man
Choosing the right co-packer or contract manufacturer is crucial for CPG success but complex, involving many factors. Key criteria include…
The gut-brain axis: how our diet can influence our mental health
The gut, with its own nervous system, communicates bidirectionally with the brain via the gut-brain axis, involving immune cells and…
Our expanded portfolio & how to choose the right fruit powder
Our expanded fruit powder portfolio includes various drying technologies that affect product characteristics. Vacuum drying dehydrates whole fruit or juice…