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When we talk about cleaning products, we often talk about surfactants. Discover all the surfactants available, the problems associated with them and ways to formulate natural hygiene products. Surfactants: definition, functions and classification By definition, surfactants are molecules with both an affinity for: water (hydrophilic part) and oil (lipophilic part). In other words, surface-active molecules…

Environmental factors affecting the probiotic survival From their production to their consumption, probiotic food supplements are subjected to 4 major stresses impacting their survival. They are humidity, heat, oxygen and acidity. Production and packaging : humidity, heat and oxygen Shipping : humidity, heat and oxygen Storage : humidity, heat and oxygen Consumption : Acidity and…

Given the inherent link between nourishment and pleasure, flavour is a fundamental decision criteria in our choice of foods. Nowadays, however, the health and sustainability properties of a foodstuff also need to be taken into account. Operators in the food production industry are therefore seeking out naturally flavour-packed ingredients, and are tending to eschew the…

People are paying more attention to their health, respect for the environment and animal welfare, notably through a growing food trend: veganism.  Vegans do not eat any food of animal origin: their diet is based exclusively on plant products, which have a more responsible and healthy image than animal products.   It is difficult to establish…

What is eco-responsible packaging? Eco-responsible packaging is packaging that has benefited from an eco-design approach. Indeed, ecodesign is defined as “the integration of environmental characteristics into product design with a view to improving the environmental performance of the product throughout its life cycle”. Packaging is said to be eco-responsible when its impact on the environment…

There are 7.9 billion people on Earth today, and by 2050 there will be 9.7 billion [1]. The challenge of feeding a growing world population while preserving our environment is a major one. Many countries are already suffering from food and water shortages, and the amount of arable land is decreasing dramatically every year (urbanisation,…

Today, sales of organic and natural cosmetics represent 6.4% of the french market. In the future, their impact in the world of cosmetics will increase to 8.5% in 2023. And due to sales that will jump by 12% per year. It is therefore necessary to renew the product offer in order to maintain this dynamic…

The COVID-19 pandemic and the risks from climate change are having a significant and ongoing impact on food consumption behaviour in many countries. People are taking a more proactive approach to health and are turning to new way of feed so-called ‘responsible’ (consumption of goods that meet the criteria of sustainable development) [1]. However, this…

Today, algae represent a booming industry, present in about 50 countries and accounting for nearly 50% of aquaculture production. The largest market for algae products is the human food market [1]. This is due to the extent of consumption of algae as “vegetables” in Asian countries (China, Korea, Japan), but also due to their use…