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Food, dietary supplements, cosmetics… Manufacturers of all kinds are turning to precision fermentation. The latest development in an age-old technique, it enables the sustainable production of numerous ingredients, to the benefit of our planet and our health.
To obtain the finest chocolates with the most intense flavours, producers are all looking for cocoa beans of excellent quality. To optimize the fermentation stage, which transforms the beans into diamonds, they can rely on the potential of microorganisms. Here’s how.
After probiotics and prebiotics, we’re seeing the emergence of a new term: postbiotics. From human and animal health to cosmetics and agriculture, these micro-organism-derived compounds are revolutionizing our knowledge of microbial function, even after they’ve been inactivated! So what are postbiotics, and why are they gaining in importance? In this article, you’ll discover the world of postbiotics, how they work, and why they could become essential allies in our well-being.
Salidroside, a treasure buried in the roots of Rhodiola rosea, is increasingly drawing the attention of scientists and consumers. For several decades, biomedical research has been actively exploring its numerous biological and pharmacological properties to determinewhether it could be an interesting therapeutic option. But as its popularity grows, its extraction and production present challenges to overcome. Thanks to the expertise of Gnosis by Lesaffre, discoverhow fermentation has paved the way for innovative and sustainable production of salidroside while meeting the rising demand of the global market.
In the Anthropocene era, climate change, attributed to greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activities, causes the alteration of the composition of the planet’s atmosphere, and impacts numerous life forms on Earth. While the effects of climate change on macroscopic processes are well-documented, scientists now emphasize the importance of understanding the links between microorganisms and climate change. Indeed, microorganisms play a key role in the biology of climate change and in the balance of ecosystems. How do they affect climate change? Are they also impacted by climate disruption? Can they be part of the solution to reduce and withstand the negative effects of anthropogenic climate change?
Kombucha is attracting an increasing number of consumers in search of healthier alternatives to sodas. But what is kombucha? Does it truly deserve its title as the elixir of immortality? This functional beverage is experiencing a real craze, with commercial development prospects estimated in the billions of dollars by 2025. While studies have shown that its composition may have genuine benefits, caution is advised not to view it as a miracle cure. Here is an overview of kombucha, this ancient fermented beverage that is highly coveted today.
Have you ever wondered how a living thing that is invisible to you can have such an impact on your life? So small and yet bacteria have the power to offer immense possibilities to humanity…. Hassina Ait-Abdherrahim, Director of the MicroOrganismS Centre of Excellence at the Lesaffre Institute of Science & Technology, never ceases to be amazed by their infinite potential.
How can our pets help the environment by reducing their meat consumption? Without resorting to a vegetarian or vegan diet, which would adversely affect the health of cats (obligate carnivores) and to a lesser extent dogs (omnivorous carnivores), it is possible to diversify protein sources by relying on yeast and edible insects which offer excellent nutritional qualities. Demonstration..
