Weekly Trade Information-175

Export Demand for Natural Vitamin K2 (MK-7) Rises Significantly

This week, demand for nattokinase-derived natural vitamin K2 (MK-7) has seen an uptick in the health supplement markets of Europe, America and Southeast Asia, driven primarily by research into bone and cardiovascular health. As a food additive, its applications in cheese and nutrition bars are also on the rise. Major Chinese manufacturers (such as Zhejiang NHU Co., Ltd.) have reported a month-on-month growth of approximately 20% in their recent foreign trade orders, which are mainly exported through cross-border e-commerce and raw material B2B channels.

(Source: Vitamin Raw Material Export Statistics from the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE) and the global trade data platform Export Genius)

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Upregulates Ribosomal Protein S6

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Reduces Exercise-Induced Inflammatory Markers

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(Source: Supplement Frontier)

Applications of Maltodextrin in the Food Industry

Functions in the Food Industry

Thickening and Stabilization：Maltodextrin can increase the viscosity of food, improve texture, and enhance product stability. For instance, adding maltodextrin to milk tea powder and soybean milk powder can prevent delamination and sedimentation during mixing, resulting in a richer and smoother taste.

Improved Instant Solubility：For products prone to caking, such as pure fruit and vegetable powder and protein powder, maltodextrin helps disperse particles, enhances instant solubility, and shortens the mixing time.

Cost Reduction：Maltodextrin is relatively low-priced and can be used as a filler to reduce the consumption of expensive raw materials, thereby lowering production costs and making products more economical and affordable.

(Source: Chemical Book)

Clinical Research Drives Growth of Probiotic Niche Segments in North America

This week, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a latest study confirming the positive effects of specific probiotic strains on emotional health, which has sparked market interest in probiotic supplements related to mental wellbeing. North American brand manufacturers have immediately increased their procurement of the corresponding strains (such as Lactobacillus plantarum PS128), boosting the international trade demand for these high-value-added raw materials. Upstream suppliers in China and Europe have witnessed a notable surge in inquiry volumes.

(Source: Latest research paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and market tracking report from Trading View, a North American supply chain data platform)

Price Trends

Stevia: The market trend remains relatively stable.

Sucralose: The current market is rebounding with an upward price trend.

Erythritol: The price trend is on the rise.

Maltodextrin: The price has seen a slight increase recently.

Carnitine Series: The trend is gradually stabilizing, with prices expected to remain steady at the current level.

Vitamin C: The price trend is relatively stable, while prices vary among different manufacturers.

Povidone-Iodine, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Iodide Series: The market is operating steadily.

Milk Thistle Extract 80UV: The current price is relatively stable.

(Source: Email)