Lipid Nutrition introduces PinnoThin Powder

PinnoThin is a multi- awarded ingredient, which is derived from the nuts of the Korean pine tree (Pinus Koraiensis). It stimulates the feeling of satiety by triggering the release of hunger-suppressing hormones CCK and GLP1 in the gut.

23/04/08 Lipid Nutrition, a lipid-based health ingredients supplier, has introduced a new form of their successful appetite suppressant ingredient PinnoThin. PinnoThin Powder is now available and offers a whole range of new application options for functional food and dietary supplement manufacturers. The new powder disperses easily, has low impact on the taste profile of the end-product and is highly concentrated. With PinnoThin available in oil and powder, it offers a wide variety of solutions for all manufacturers, who are seeking a satiety or appetite control product for their markets.

John Kurstjens, Global Marketing Manager of Lipid Nutrition says: “Since the introduction in 2005, PinnoThin has exceeded expectations. We are glad to respond to the market need for this new product. Current and potential customers of PinnoThin have the opportunity to incorporate it into a variety of new applications in the satiety and appetite suppressant market “

Since its introduction, PinnoThin has been incorporated into supplements and a wide range of functional foods like beverages, dairy products, chocolate and bars. “With PinnoThin powder we expect many more product launches in functional foods”, says Kurstjens. PinnoThin has been introduced in all the major continents.

PinnoThin is a multi- awarded ingredient, which is derived from the nuts of the Korean pine tree (Pinus Koraiensis). It stimulates the feeling of satiety by triggering the release of hunger-suppressing hormones CCK (cholecystokinin) and GLP1 (glucagon-like peptide1) in the gut, these act as an important appetite control mechanism.