By Amanda Mackinnon, Marketing & Communications Manager, Marinova Pty Ltd10.03.22
The world is increasingly turning to seaweeds to address global challenges. From food security through to climate change, seaweeds and their unique bioactive components offer a range of exciting and sustainable opportunities.
Novel marine compounds derived from seaweeds are catching the attention of nutritional formulators. They are ideal inclusions for those seeking innovative ingredients with a clear point of differentiation. Quality seaweed-derived ingredients also resonate strongly with consumers. Demand for natural, sustainably-sourced products has never been stronger, with consumer awareness of fucoidan and other evidence-based seaweed extracts at an all-time high.
Novel marine compounds derived from seaweeds are catching the attention of nutritional formulators. They are ideal inclusions for those seeking innovative ingredients with a clear point of differentiation. Quality seaweed-derived ingredients also resonate strongly with consumers. Demand for natural, sustainably-sourced products has never been stronger, with consumer awareness of fucoidan and other evidence-based seaweed extracts at an all-time high.
What is Fucoidan?
Fucoidans are naturally occurring polysaccharides found in brown seaweeds. Present in the cell walls of the plant, their role in nature is to protect the seaweed from water-borne pathogens and other environmental challenges. Research is increasingly demonstrating that the same properties of fucoidans that are valuable to the seaweed plant may also be beneficial to human health.<Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Nutraceuticals World for FREE
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