IMONIC Spin-off Project Presented by Dr Dorothée Goffin

Presentation Dorothée : Dr Goffin : Engineer and Phd in Chemistry and bio-industries 7 years of research on functional foods

The contexte Chronic disease : 63% of all death (2008) Growing knowledge of the link with nutrition

IMONIC Activities Imonic develops and markets Bifunctional health ingredients Process inspired by nature Prebiotic fiber Highly bioavailable minerals IsomaltooligosaccharidesGluconic acid salts and complexes

Health benefits of our products Ca 2+ Mg 2+ Zn 2+ Metabolic disorder

Importance of the gut µflora

Pro et Prebiotics PRO Living bacteria Technological problems Viability before the gut Limited n° of species Efficacity questionned PRE Soluble Fibers Promote  species of probiotics Direct effects on metabolism Structure-dependant

Highly bioavailable minerals Prevalence of osteoporosis Importance of Ca and Mg consumption during life time and particularly childhood and menopause Fortification is needed to meet requirements Bioavailability = crucial aspects when dealing with fortification

Products designed by nature Sustainable process Organic version Patented

Products properties Food ingredients Supplements Natural Sweetener

What makes our products unique Naturel product ‘ Designed ’ by nature (material, process, sustainability, organic...) Bi-functional product active on topical chronic disease Products answering food industry needs in techno-functionality (resistance to low pH and high T°, water retention, biostatic...) Nutrition claims (high in fibres, low calories, mineral fortification, low glycemic index...)

Main applications (Alcimed) Beverages Mature women Cereal bars Baked Food Dairy products Breakfast food

Case study (soft drinks) Less sugar Less calories Combo with sweetners Natural acid Low pH resistant Fiber Soluble minerals Rich in fibers

What do we need Strengthens IMONIC Team with a business orientated profile Build–up strong partnership with key ingredients companies to access food industry Raising funds to succeed the different milestones

IMONIC Milestones Modification of bioreactors Legislative files Nutrition claims Supplements Food ingredients  Cash  dependant on the model (alone or with ingredients big actors

Elevator pitch challenge Best poster ‘Gut health and immunity’ Spin off of the year 2011 Lauréat 1,2,3, GO ème prix européen de l’innovation Thanks for your attention!