05 Jun 2024 --- Consumers look for functional ingredients in convenient and indulgent formats with a “good for you” value. In the rise of “foodie formats,” scientific research is still crucial for success. However, key players DolCas Biotech, Arla Foods Ingredients and Givaudan tell us that taste is becoming increasingly important in these functional foods. Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, director of medical and scientific affairs at DolCas Biotech, tells Nutrition Insight there is a growing demand for functional ingredients in “nutri-food crossovers,” in addition to traditional capsules and tablets.