Danisco has added a new brand in its health and nutrition portfolio: ActivK – its own brand for long chained menaquinone vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 is an emerging active ingredient, gaining recognition for its benefits in relation to bone and cardiovascular health.
Functionally, long chained menaquinones, such as ActivK, have the highest bioavailability and bioactivity, ensuring greater utilisation for bone and cardiovascular functions. It was recently issued a positive opinion by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) for bone health claims.
ActivK MK-7 is a fermented and purified vitamin K2 ingredient using bacteria naturally occurring in natto – a traditional fermented soya bean dish from Japan – and the richest known source of vitamin K2 MK-7. It has a novel food status in Europe.
The new product is suitable for a wide range of products including dairy, beverages, fats and oils, bakery, cereals and bars, and dietary supplements.