Our world is complex! At the beginnings were probiotics, with literally thousands of scientific and research articles underpinning their benefits, then followed by prebiotics, and now a ‘biotic’ revolution. As an industry, we need to step back, take a breath and introspect.
As part of the agro-food industry hi tech journal, I participated in an expert panel on pre and post biotics.
It is quite evident from the guest panelists how diverse the industry has expanded out to be. They provide us with a 360° look at the ’biotics’ world from diverse perspectives which include industry experts, clinical research organizations, regulatory and consulting agencies, market analysts and associations. Deem it a much-needed update of this fast-evolving sector, at the heart of the Microbiome Revolution, albeit from their looking glass. “It is one of the most transversal mega-trends for the food and nutrition markets” said Cristiana Piangiolino from Synbalance, Italy.
Click here to read the full panel discussion on teknoscienze.com!
In this video, Martha Carlin dives deep into the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in our gut, and reveals how it can dramatically impact our brain health.
As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your health and wellness goals. The Sugar Shift Challenge is back and better than ever! Built on years of cutting-edge research and community feedback, this transformative program is designed to educate, empower, and guide you toward improved metabolic health and overall well-being.
Making yogurt at home is a beautiful intersection of art and science. While it relies on precise microbial principles, there’s a creative element that makes each batch unique, much like a painter layering brushstrokes onto a canvas. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the finer details of yogurt-making, with a special focus on parent and child batches, the differences between single-strain and multi-strain cultures, temperature nuances, and milk choices. Let’s dive into this creamy world and uncover how to create your perfect yogurt.
Farming practices today exist on a broad spectrum, from highly industrialized conventional systems to holistic methods like biodynamic and regenerative agriculture. Each approach offers unique methods, advantages, and challenges, with profound implications for soil health, food quality, environmental sustainability, and human health. This blog delves deeply into these farming systems, examining their defining features and addressing critical issues such as glyphosate contamination, the risks of manure use, and the complexities of truly sustainable agriculture.