The future of functional foods will be driven by scientific evidence, says Ignacio Zaldua, CEO at Planttech Biotechnology Spain SL. Consumers expect evidence and want to feel the performance of functional ingredients.
Driven by curiosity and creativity, Planttech aims to provide comprehensive solutions to the food industry that are based on science, technology and nutrition. This unique model combines medical and nutritional expertise with cutting-edge process technologies and extensive experience in the formulation and development of new products.
We work exclusively with 100% natural ingredients that are proven to offer nutritional and well-being benefits in areas such as weight management, cholesterol reduction and blood glucose control (prediabetes and diabetes).
At this year’s Vitafoods Europe event, the company will be launching two new products: NOW® Energy (a d-pinitol-rich syrup) and NOW® Weight (a tannin- and polyphenol-rich powder). Produced from 100% natural carob fruit in a state-of-the-art factory in Valencia, Spain, Ignacio explains that these “natural ingredient products are shown to help, we aim to help B2C Brands , launch products to help consumers optimise blood sugar, protein and fat metabolism, and energy balance.”
- NOW® Energy is a carob concentrate that has been shown to help to moderate postprandial blood glucose levels, thereby naturally reducing blood sugar spikes. It regulates glucose homeostasis, is a rich source of d-pinitol and is a key ingredient to help glycaemic control and energy balance. Proven to be safe to consume, further benefits include the full bioavailability of its functional ingredients.
- NOW® Weight, a carob extract shown to help reduce abdominal fat and promote healthy weight management as part of a balanced diet. Powered by polyphenols that help to reduce body weight, waist circumference and fat percentages, it has an abdominal fat reduction effect, offers potentially synergistic effects on metabolic health and improves gut health.
NOW® is real food produced by a unique process involving the fermentation, extraction and fine milling of pure carob fruit that delivers functional nutrition directly into food products. NOW® is a proprietary branded ingredient (rich in d-pinitol and polyphenols) that’s designed to support powerful and compelling claims.
Applicable, affordable and approved, NOW® is 100% natural ingredients which help you to : reduce abdominal fat and improve both metabolic syndrome and energy balance. Discover more about NOW® in the New Ingredient Zone at Vitafoods Europe or visit the NOW® website.