Rousselot, the world leader in gelatins and collagen peptides, will showcase the holistic role that Peptan and ProTake-P can play in nurturing an ageing population at this year’s Fabex Healthcare Expo.
With the number of Japanese people aged 65 and over expected to reach 35.6 million in 2018, applications in senior nutrition will be the focus.
Older and wiser
Japan has the oldest population in the world, with locomotive disorders forming 23% of all reasons for requiring nursing care. This burgeoning population of senior citizens creates huge opportunities for manufacturers to tap into the elderly nutrition market.
Rousselot will be on hand at Fabex 2015 to offer its expertise in creating nutritious foods and drinks that promote healthy ageing. Experts on the stand will address the issues facing the older generation and recommend ways to adapt, in particular, prepared meals for use in hospital and care home diets as well as the wider elderly nutrition market.
Collagen peptides: added advantages
A well-known ingredient popular in Japan for its skin antiageing benefits, Peptan also promotes positive physical health of the locomotive system.
Bioactive and easily digestible, Peptan collagen peptides present a simple way for consumers to improve their bone health and joint function to retain their mobility and independence. A recent clinical study confirmed that a daily 8g intake of Peptan led to improved joint flexibility and a significant decrease in joint pain. As a natural source of pure protein, Peptan collagen peptides are also effective in supporting muscle mass in the elderly.
Boosting the protein content of foods
In addition to the range of collagen peptides, visitors to the stand can also discover the health benefits of ProTake-P, a highly pure source of protein.
Boasting a 90% protein content, this clean label ingredient allows manufacturers to develop protein-enriched health foods that not only address the sports nutrition market but tackle the issue of protein deficiency in the elderly.
ProTake-P offers a solution for an ageing population to easily obtain an adequate intake of protein. With emulsifying, binding and stabilising properties, ProTake-P is also easily integrated into various applications, such as soups, desserts and powder blends to form soluble drinks.