Megazyme and Eurofins - Analysis of dietary fibres – new developments and challenges (09:00 - 12:00)

Analysis of fibre is of key importance due to the growing interest in having high levels of DF in food products and in analysis of specific fibres – linked with specific physiological effects and health benefits. Although steady progress is being made, e.g. by the introduction of new, improved standard methods, and automated methods can help in getting reproducible results, a number of challenges remain, such as for analyzing correctly

• Viscous/ gelatinous polysaccharides (e.g. pectins, psyllium)
• Cyclodextrins
• Isomalto- and charged oligosaccharides
• Fructo- and galacto oligosaccharides and other components in baby formulations

In addition, new regulations, as in the USA, are creating new analytical challenges

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MyNewGut Workshop: MyNewGut’s perspectives for innovations, health claims and impact on public health policies (09:10 - 12:00)

MyNewGut (2013-2018) a project funded by the EU’s 7th Framework Programme, investigated the influence of the human gut microbiota and its genome (microbiome) on obesity, behavioural- and lifestyle-related disorders. Through the development of insights related to the role of food products/ingredients for the prevention of diet- and brain-related disorders, MyNewGut may have a major impact on the health and quality of life of EU citizens. This workshop will present and discuss the innovations arising from MyNewGut, the market opportunities and threats, as well as strategies for maximising the exploitation of the outcomes from the project.

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