Innovations 2009 - Life Sciences

DSM Food Specialties is building on the successful introduction of its breakthrough enzyme technology Panamore™, by adding a second product to the range. Panamore Spring is an enzyme preparation which offers bread manufacturers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to the emulsifiers CSL and SSL (calcium and sodium stearoyl lactylate). Press release.

DSM Food Specialties has unveiled its latest innovation – the BR-Test Accelerator ® which detects antibiotic residues in milk. It works by incubating and reading the samples at the same time. Specialised software then evaluates the test results automatically to ensure more accurate results are obtained than through examination by the human eye. Press release.

DSM Food Specialties has extended and optimised its DELVO®-YOG range of cultures, which are specifically developed for yoghurt applications. This highly versatile portfolio offers yoghurt manufacturers the flexibility to create any type of yoghurt and enables them to better respond to consumer demands. Press release.

Delvocid® L is the new, easy to use, liquid food preservation solution from DSM Food Specialties, developed to offer small dairies and sausage manufacturers a high level of protection against mould and yeast growth in a cost-effective format. Press release.

DSM Nutritional Products Ltd Branch Pentapharm has launched REGU®-CEA, a unique complex of highly active ingredients to help fight skin redness and visible blood vessels – two of the symptoms of rosacea. REGU®-CEA works on multiple levels. It helps to prevent vasodilation and to inhibit inflammation and the release of proteases. It also relieves skin irritation and prevents damage to skin structures, leading to healthy, smooth skin. REGU®-CEA is suitable for a broad range of cosmetic applications, from day and night creams for red skin to intensive treatment therapies for rosacea. Press release.

DSM Food Specialties has launched Tolerase®, a food grade acid lactase specifically developed for use in dietary supplements. This acid lactase is a positive introduction for manufacturers looking to provide consumers with a solution for easy digestion of dairy products. Its suitability for tablet applications means those suffering from lactose intolerance or malabsorption can now enjoy dairy products as part of their daily lifestyles by simply adjusting the dosage to match their needs. Press release.

CRINA® Poultry Plus is a unique formulation of essential oil compounds such as thymol, eugenol, piperine and benzoic acid. This combination is a world first in the market for poultry feed additives. CRINA® Poultry Plus has shown good results in several trials to modulate gut microflora and to improve digestive functions of broilers. As a result, broilers showed to perform effectively and consistently on more weight gain with less feed while enjoying improved health, bringing a 4 to 1 return on investment to broiler growers. Press release.

Rapidase® Glucalees from DSM Food Specialties is an effective new enzyme which has the ability to optimise filtration and enhance ageing on lees, improving the clarification and mouthfeel of wine. In ageing on lees, the use of Rapidase® Glucalees provides superior results in 3 to 6 weeks compared to many months of traditional ageing, as it allows a greater yield of mannoproteins than would be extracted even after years of ageing on lees. Press release.

In response to demand for better food safety standards, DSM Food Specialties has launched Delvotest® MT, a breakthrough immunoassay designed to detect the presence of melamine in milk. The Delvotest MT testing kit offers dairy producers a quantative and sensitive method for melamine screening. The easy-to-use test works through the recognition of melamine by antibodies and requires less than one ml of the sample extract to determine the product’s safety. Plus, the test can be performed in less than an hour for maximum processing efficiency. Press release.