Devon Gholam, Ph.D., The Ingredient Doc

Innovation Director at Step Change Innovations. Using science to tell stories about ingredients. Food scientist, technical writer, always asking questions.

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Upcycled Ingredient News--wine pomace has potential for salt reduction in certain applications.

Could a wine-making byproduct help slash sodium in food? https://t.co/nSt3wVbwfv

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More good news for high-flavanol cocoa--and just in time for winter in the Midwest!

Cocoa could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress - study - University of Birmingham https://t.co/QKMC9YTrpO

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If you're planning on conceiving, make sure you get enough zinc and calcium!

Higher calcium and zinc intakes linked to healthier pregnancy outcomes https://t.co/NRDtnDoS4W

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I absolutely love seeing more and more focus put on ingredient and product solutions for menopause. Who run the world? GIRLS!

Industry experts highlight latest tech and innovation in the menopause management space https://t.co/Q90RyTLXul

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Remember the viral video where Oprah said "my vajayjay's a-painin'"? Lactoferrin and lactic acid bacteria might help with that!

Study: Respecta gut health supplement may reduce postmenopausal pain https://t.co/kobIEa5pw6

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Absolutely love this! Even more so the company is based in Devon!

Making the first move into menopause-friendly foods https://t.co/24OQDoUagZ

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I see collagen ingredients and supplements everywhere but not so much keratin. Definitely another ingredient in our toolbox for beauty from within products.

Keratin supplementation improves hair and skin in middle-aged women: Study https://t.co/m6vDMBFeBR

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Super interesting testing technology--can't wait to see how this is utilized in the future.

Canomiks builds new benchmarks for botanicals https://t.co/rIWf9HD0Db

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Since my talk at IFT, I've been seeing ashwaganda EVERYWHERE, even more so than what I did before. Could it be the next ingredient in our longevity toolkit? This article says yes!

Review reveals benefits of ashwagandha on 'inflammaging' https://t.co/QIIgtoL9zf

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Very interesting article on women's heart health!

The state of US women’s heart health: A path to improved health and financial outcomes https://t.co/OHlcZHQJ5b

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Very interesting that this process changes color, flavor, and emits less carbon dioxide than the manufacturing of texturized soy protein. Would love to taste this!

From biomass to bolognese: Innovating with microalgae https://t.co/b6oPWxqzYf

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I would be very curious to see how the cost and carbon footprints of this compare to precision fermentation and milk from the cow. Quite neat!

Multiple milk proteins grown in a single plant? NewMoo makes liquid casein for animal-free cheese https://t.co/bqS5a436bU

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Fascinating! Plastic is definitely a versatile packaging material but we do need to work on sustainability for packaging, not just for food.

Avocado used as sustainable reinforcement for plastic packaging https://t.co/QLLsqBglQg

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We just talked about folate and choline during our recent webinar on snacks for pre/postnatal health. Super cool!

Balchem’s new choline-enriched folate supports pregnancy, life stages https://t.co/ICs3PxZB9s

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Super interesting! I see saffron ingredients touted for mood and sleep but this is the first I've seen any ties to eye health. Exciting!

Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects https://t.co/1DZJpAFLPH

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Looks like passion fruit peel is the next upcycled ingredient!

Durable, healthy, and sustainable: The promising properties of passion fruit peel https://t.co/T9bStnsDSl

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Bolstering cognitive health, combatting inflammation, now reducing frailty? What DON'T omega-3's do???

Omega-3 levels linked to prevalence of frailty in older adults https://t.co/kzxE3Y7FgO

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Are things like Ozempic and glucose control new industry buzzwords?

Blood sugar control spikes interest across all health markets https://t.co/DJdmUiBRid

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Fantastic news! Lutemax has a lot of great science behind it and seeing a study in children is the cherry on top. Kudos to OmniActive!

Lutemax Kids improves dynamic visual and cognitive performance in children: Study https://t.co/rrDmW9dMqt

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Super interesting benefit of inulin and FOS! Would GOS or XOS have the same effects?

‘A very important study’: UK Twins cohort shows prebiotics may boost cognitive function https://t.co/OCSCdPZSoR