In a nutshell: Nuts & seeds NPD
Oct 2017As natural ingredients, nuts and seeds have been widely applied in food and beverage products for a long time. Consumers show great interest in these healthy ingredients because of their inherent benefits. Nowadays, not only whole nuts and seeds, but also nut butters, nut milks, nut oils and exotic seeds – such as chia and quinoa – have taken off in the global market. Active platforms for their application include high/source of fiber/protein, digestive/gut health, immune health and brain health.
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4 Plus Nutrition Cashew Butter (UK). With no added sugar. Cashew butter with tryptophan, precursor of serotonin and melatonin. Cashew Butter is high in protein, unsaturated fats and B vitamins that help to boost metabolism, increase skin and muscle tone, enhance the immune and nervous system, and promote cellular health. Cashew nuts contain tryptophan, that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins and is a precursor to the neurotransmitters serotonin (mood balance) and melatonin (sleep). Ideal to consume before, during and after training days.
