Rohto Pharmaceuticals has launched multivitamin Vision R in Japan with the help of dsm-firmenich's micronutrient granule technology.
This stems from the two and a half year collaboration the companies have been engaged in to create a nutritional supplement suitable for the ageing Japanese population.
dsm-firmenich's Sprinkle It Technology (SIT) is a multi-layered micronutrient granulated solution designed to correct nutritional deficiencies.
The company developed this solution to support older adults in healthy ageing, as well as promoting health longevity.
Catering to an ageing world
By 2050, around 20% of the global population will be older than 60, while research suggests that there is a ten year gap between life expectancy and health expectancy, which is categorised by a period of general wellness that's mostly disease-free.
Therefore, dsm-firmenich wanted to create a solution that could help ageing individuals to feel their best in their latter years — thus creating Sprinkle It Technology.
SIT is a low-moisture, short-time extrusion process that produces highly compacted nutrient granules that exhibit favourable stability qualities.
As SIT technology utilises a matrix made from semolina and wheat starch, functional food producers can easily integrate the micronutrient solution into their products.
According to dsm-firmenich, each granule is composed of a multi-layered matrix protecting micronutrients from the elements, while also facilitating their release in the digestive tract.
dsm's Senior VP of Innovation, R&D and Regulatory for Health Nutrition & Care, Anneleen Spooren, commented: “At dsm-firmenich, our commitment to healthy longevity is rooted in science, bolstered by robust evidence generation and grounded in a portfolio of established, innovative ingredients that includes new delivery formats and product forms developed by our scientists and technical experts,”
“Sprinkle It Technology is a breakthrough micronutrient solution that is efficacious, and highly versatile. It perfectly aligns with the global food-first trend preferred by many consumers, to help close the gap between life expectancy and health expectancy via their diet.”