New Gastrointestinal Simulation Technology Speeds Up Introduction Of Functional Foods

International Food Network has introduced an in vitro gastrointestinal modeling technology that tests the performance of functional foods and supplements in a simulated digestive environment. The GastroLab modeling system focuses on stomach processing, replicating gastrochemical make-up and pH profile to evaluate physiochemical properties. Food and beverage companies are under severe pressure to get products to market quickly; the GastroLab system speeds up product launches while minimizing risk and enhancing results, the company says. “We have the ability to determine what will survive the rigors of the digestive tract and develop new food and beverage forms to optimize their functionality,” CEO Peter Salmon told Nutraceuticals World.