Nutr Event

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Glossary

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Bioactive compound

A food or supplement component such as a peptide, polyphenol or carotenoid with a measured biological effect beyond basic nutrition. Formulators compare dose, stability and bioavailability when choosing a bioactive for a finished product.

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Functional food

A food or beverage that delivers a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, often through added fibers, proteins, probiotics or plant extracts. At NutrEvent, functional food concepts are assessed for taste, shelf-life and claim substantiation.

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Nutraceutical

A supplement or food-derived product positioned for a specific health benefit, usually sold in capsules, tablets, sachets, gummies or powders. The category sits between conventional food and pharmaceutical formats and requires careful regulatory review.

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Health claim

A statement that links a food, ingredient or nutrient to a health outcome. In the EU, claims must comply with regulation and be supported by scientific evidence before they can appear on pack or in marketing.

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Novel food

A food or ingredient that did not have significant consumption in the EU before May 1997 and therefore needs pre-market authorisation. Companies exhibiting at NutrEvent often need novel food guidance when launching new proteins, botanicals or extraction-derived ingredients.

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Bioavailability

The proportion of an ingested nutrient or bioactive that reaches the bloodstream in a form the body can use. Formulation choices such as encapsulation, particle size and food matrix can change bioavailability.

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Microbiome

The community of microorganisms living in the gut and other body sites. Gut-health ingredients, probiotics and prebiotics are often presented with microbiome-related evidence, but claims require strain-specific and study-specific support.

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Contract manufacturing

Outsourced production of supplements or functional foods by a specialist manufacturer. Brands use contract manufacturers for capsule filling, blending, sachet packing, gummy production and private-label runs without building their own plant.

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Clean label

A consumer-facing positioning that favours short ingredient lists, recognisable names and fewer synthetic additives. Achieving a clean label can be difficult when a formulation also needs stability, taste masking and an effective dose of bioactives.

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Protein fortification

Adding protein, protein isolates or peptides to a food or beverage to raise its protein content. Formulators balance taste, texture, solubility and cost, especially in RTD beverages and high-protein snacks.