In the 65th year since its discovery, the fermentation-based compound natamycin continues to enjoy growth across a broad spectrum of shelf-life extension solutions. The preservative is utilized by DSM across a range of its products, which are used to extend the shelf-life of a wide variety of dairy, baking and beverage offerings. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to […]
New Culture, maker of animal-free dairy cheese, has closed a $3.5 million seed funding round led by Evolv Ventures, the Kraft Heinz Co.’s $100 million venture fund. Founded in late 2018, New Culture uses fermentation instead of animals to produce dairy proteins. The start-up adds plant-based fats and sugars to the traditional cheesemaking process to […]
With metabolic diseases on rise, there is a need to find novel ways to combat them and protect against diet-induced obesity. Recently a team of researchers exploring the role of flaxseed fibers on gut microbiota discovered that the fermentation of the fibers shows potential for improving metabolic health. Prior to initiating the study, the researchers […]
