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Silk has enjoyed a 5,000 - year - long glorious history in the textile industry, but its true biomedical value was not unlocked until the early 21st century.
Key breakthrough: Italian scientists from GSR discovered that silk proteins contain neuropeptides (with a molecular weight of 800 - 1500 Da) that can cross the blood - brain barrier. However, their natural structure makes them difficult to be absorbed by the human body.
Technological revolution: Using a patented enzymatic hydrolysis technology, silk proteins are precisely cut into active small peptide segments, giving birth to BRAINGOLD™ - like a 'golden key' customized for the brain.
(Source: Mike Roberto)
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) has attracted attention in both its native countries and Western nations, where it is regarded as a functional food. Commercial products are available in the form of extract powders, capsules, and juices. Due to its high concentration of antioxidant components (such as phenolic compounds and α - mangostin), mangosteen juice is becoming a commonly used juice in American households. Current studies show that mangosteen contains abundant chemical constituents, including polysaccharides, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, benzophenones, bioflavonoids, triterpenoids, and others.
(Source: FTA)
The global fermented plant extract market is projected to reach CNY 129.174 billion by 2029 (CAGR 8.67%), with the yeast extract market expected to exceed USD 2.466 billion by 2025. East and South China have become core production regions. For example, Yinong Bio uses whey fermentates (fermented with GRAS - certified strains) to replace sodium dehydroacetate, covering applications in meat products, baking, and other scenarios, and has achieved the "No. 1 sales nationwide" title. Recently, South Korea approved fermented ginseng extract for use in functional beverages, expanding new anti - fatigue product categories.
(Source: Asia - Pacific Food Innovation Report)
Threonine: Manufacturers quotations for threonine are on the strong side, with bundled sales prioritized and focus on delivery. Some spot supplies in the domestic trade market are tight, and quotations remain firm. Current manufacturer prices have increased, while end-users are adopting a cautious wait-and-see approach. Overall export orders are moderate, with quotations around USD1,200 per ton. Attention is paid to export order signing and delivery progress. The price of threonine is expected to remain stable with a slight upward trend.
(Source: Weigao Daily)
The global functional food market is projected to reach $275.77 billion by 2025, with gummy candy categories leading the growth at a 13.95% CAGR. Domestic enterprises are seizing market share through three key breakthroughs:
① Upstream: Plant-based colloid costs reduced by 40% (e.g., agar replacing gelatin);
② Midstream: Sustained-release technology implemented (e.g., 24-hour vitamin C release gummies);
③ Downstream: Cross-border expansion into medical channels (e.g., Jinduoduo × pharmacy channels covering meal replacement scenarios).
(Source: 2024 Functional Food Innovation Summit)
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