Immunity and dairy (photo: DSM)
of the epithelial lining, which is considered
the body’s first and frontline defense against
infections, while vitamin D may support respiratory
health. In addition, some probiotic
strains have been shown to promote the
production of natural antibodies, while others
can even inhibit the growth of harmful
gut bacteria. Lactobacillus casei L26 has, for
example, been the subject of multiple scientific
studies that indicate that this probiotic
strain may contribute to a healthy immune
system.10, 11, 12, 13, 14
The key to success
From lactose-free solutions to dairy varieties
fortified with nutrients like vitamins, min-
Sources:
1 DSM, Future of Food survey, 2020.
2 Ibid.
3 Ibid.
4 Ibid.
5 FMCG Gurus global Covid-19 research April
2020, research done in 18 countries in mid-
April 2020, N=18.000.
6 IDSM Consumer Immunity Panel, September
2020. EMEA: Germany, UK, France, Italy,
Spain, Russia, Sweden, Poland, Egypt, South
Africa; Americas: US, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina,
Colombia, Peru; APAC and China: India,
Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand,
Australia, Philippines, China.
7 DSM Global Health Concerns Study, 2018.
8 A. F. Gombart, ‘A Review of Micronutrients
and the Immune System-Working in Harmony
to Reduce the Risk of Infection’, vol.
12, no. 1, pg. 236.
9 Ibid.
10 Paturi, G. et al. (2007) Immune enhancing
effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus LAFTI
L10 and Lactobacillus paracasei LAFTI L26 in
mice.
11 Peran, L. et al. (2007) A comparative study
of the preventative effects exerted by three
probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus
casei and Lactobacillus acidophilus, in the
TNBS model of rat colitis.
12 Paturi, G. et al. (2008) Effect of probiotic
strains Lactobacillus acidophilus LAFTI L10
and Lactobacillus paracasei LAFTI L26 on
systemic immune functions and bacterial
translocation in mice
13 Zhang, L. et al. (2008) Investigation of the
immunomodulatory effects of Lactobacillus
casei and Bifidobacterium lactis on Helicobacter
pylori infection.
14 Fernandez-Duarte, K. et al. (2018) Bifidobacterium
adolescentis (DSM 20083) and
Lactobacillus casei (Lafti L26-DSL): Probiotics
Able to Block the In Vitro Adherence of
Rotavirus in MA104 Cells
erals and probiotics, the industry is under
rising pressure to develop innovative, ontrend
products that support immune health.
While it can be a complex task for producers
to monitor ever-changing consumer
trends and formulate goods that meet expectations,
while also doing so economically,
the right expert partner can ensure a
smooth process and quick route to market.
With in-depth insight into consumer trends
and decades of experience in nutrition and
food science, DSM is well-positioned to help
brands develop premium lactose-free and
fortified fermented dairy goods that appeal
to today’s discerning consumers. For example,
these capabilities, together with DSM’s
broad portfolio of solutions, have been leveraged
to create a next-generation lactosefree
fermented yogurt drink prototype,
called #StayStrong. Developed with Maxilact
LGi lactase, Delvo Fresh FV-122 yogurt
culture and Delvo Pro L26 Lactobacillus casei
probiotic strain, and fortified with DSM’s
Quali-A, Quali-D and Quali-E vitamins – it
has strong potential to support consumer
health and immunity. And it is innovations
like these that accelerate progress towards
DSM’s wider mission: enabling better food
for everyone.
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