Danish physician, author, and lecturer Jerk W. Langer, MD (@jerk.w.langer)

Endotoxins are the party crashers of biomaterial land. These uninvited guests can induce adverse effects in the body and controls on their presence are highly scrutinized by regulatory authorities around the world, especially the United States Food and Drug Administration, the FDA.

On today’s nutraceutical market, stand-out health, fitness, or beauty supplements are characterized by ingredients that are sustainable and safe, with a clear, science-backed impact. Add cost-effectiveness and formulation-friendliness into the mix, and you have a recipe for nutraceutical success. Bovine collagen peptides, such as Peptan B, are an ingredient that has it all.

When you hear the phrase ‘the future of science’, what comes to mind? The hottest developments in your field? Or a world where science-fiction meets reality? Here to tell us more about the ‘future of science’ in health & nutrition is Janne Prawitt , Scientific Director Health & Nutrition at Rousselot, looking at key topics, including:

HANDS-ON JOINT AND BONE HEALTH ADVICE FROM MOBILITY EXPERT JERK W. LANGER, MD

A pioneering study on the impact of collagen peptides on respondents’ gut health has opened exciting new research possibilities in health and nutrition. Applying a mixed-method approach with digital tools, the innovative study ‘unlocks a world of limitless possibilities’, says Gaetan Noiret, Global Director Rousselot Health & Nutrition. This second of two articles on the study zooms in on some of these possibilities.

This bulging band of older adults have different dietary and nutritional needs than younger people, and this difference is the fundamental reason healthy aging has become such a huge focus within the food and nutrition space. Older people don’t just want to live longer, they want to live longer and healthier and they are increasingly dialed into the fact the right diet and nutrition is vital to achieve that.

On the 22nd of February, Rousselot hosted ‘New perspectives from the collagen world: premium porcine collagen peptides’. In the online webinar, we explored the striking growth of the collagen peptides market, the opportunities for nutraceutical manufacturers, and how porcine collagen offers an exciting solution to meet consumer demands. Register to watch the full webinar for free at the end of this article.

You’ve probably noticed that some people are more sensitive to taste and taste nuances than others. Did you know there is a special name for these people? They’re called ‘supertasters’. And yes, there is a scientific basis for their sensitivity. Here at Rousselot, we involve staff members who happen to be supertasters in the important work going on in our Global Sensory Program.

'Traditionally, the focus with regard to ingredients such as gelatin and collagen tended to be on properties like viscosity, density and transparency. There was less attention for sensory properties: gelatin and collagen were used as ingredients, which meant that the flavor and color of the final product were determined by other ingredients. Today, the demand for sensory consistency has gone up. Co-branding partners of ours, who repackage our ready-made collagen and collagen peptides under their own brands, need absolute certainty that their end customers won’t be in for nasty flavors, smells or colors.