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Food Development Expo 2025: Spotlight on Femcare Materials

DICEL Corporation, headquartered in Osaka and led by President Yasuhisa Sakaki, is excited to announce their participation in the Food Development Expo 2025, set to take place from October 15 to 17, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. This event is a significant platform to showcase innovative developments in food technology, and DICEL is particularly focused on introducing materials that support women's health and wellness.

Introduction of Femcare Ingredients

At the expo, DICEL will feature Astrohops®, a functional food ingredient derived from intestinal metabolites, specifically containing 8-prenylnaringenin. This powerful component is tailored to address various needs throughout different stages of a woman's life, including menopause support, muscle maintenance, skin hydration and elasticity, and cellular rejuvenation. The company aims to empower women to age gracefully through their Better Aging® initiative, which emphasizes extending healthy longevity while maintaining a desirable state over the years.

Visitors can expect a diverse range of products and demonstrations, including:

• - Tasting samples of foods containing Astrohops® and lactobionic acid, a type of fermented lactose.
• - Showcasing Flavocell®, a material containing equol, as well as ceramides derived from konjac yam.

Furthermore, DICEL will be conducting presentations at the expo scheduled as follows:

• - October 15 (Wed) from 11:00 to 11:20 AM:

“New Functional Information on Astrohops® (8PN)”

• - October 16 (Thu) from 10:30 to 10:50 AM:

“New Functional Information on Astrohops® (8PN)”

• - October 17 (Fri) from 3:00 to 3:20 PM:

“Hair Improvement Function of Urorich® (URO-A)”

In collaboration with Fujikko Corporation and others, DICEL invites visitors to booth 2-106 for joint discussions about Astrohops® and taste exhibits. Additional tasting opportunities of Astrohops®-infused products will also be available at the booths of Matsumoto Kosho Corporation (booth 2-264) and Fukuoka Foods Corporation (booth 4-035).

What is Astrohops®?

Astrohops® is a functional food ingredient formulated from xanthohumol, a polyphenol derived from hops. The key beneficial substance in Astrohops®, 8-prenylnaringenin, is recognized for its potential to inhibit age-related muscle wasting, promote muscle recovery, and enhance amino acid absorption. Thanks to its effectiveness in small quantities, Astrohops® is versatile and can be easily incorporated into various forms including supplements and food products, making it an attractive ingredient aimed at improving muscle health.

The Benefits of Urorich®

Another innovative ingredient presented by DICEL is Urorich®, derived from ellagic acid extracted from pomegranate peel. Urorich® features urocathin A, a metabolite that is highly regarded for its properties promoting well-aging and cellular health through the activation of autophagy and sirtuin genes. By stimulating both autophagy and sirtuin activities, Urorich® helps enhance cellular metabolism, leading to potential rejuvenation benefits.

At Food Development Expo 2025, DICEL Corporation looks forward to engaging with industry professionals and attendees to share knowledge and showcase their cutting-edge advancements in femcare materials. They warmly welcome everyone to join their presentations and find out more about these revolutionary ingredients.

Trade Show Details:
Date: October 15-17, 2025
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1, 2, 4 & Atrium
Booth: 2-106

Entrance: Please register online at official website to attend the Food Development Expo 2025 and discover the future of health-centric food solutions together with DICEL Corporation.