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New Product Development

Working with us

Quantec expertise in the characterisation and application of bioactive whey proteins, combined with an extensive network of dairy supply partners enables us to develop natural functional ingredients for specific product format or targeted health benefit.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help with your functional ingredient challenge or opportunity.

Using SynaQ / Product applications

Quantec can provide SynaQ® functional bioactive whey proteins for a wide range of functional foods, dietary supplements and skincare applications. Contact us today for more details on how we can help you.

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Quality / EQI

Heat treatment of milk during processing denatures bioactive milk proteins, and may significantly reduce their bioactivity and functionality.

Finished products are marketed with low levels of bioactive protein per dose, or are based on cheaper manufacturing methods (e.g., spray-dried) that result in little bioactivity.

Currently there is no effective way for consumers to differentiate between milk proteins that are “bioactive” and can support positive health outcomes, with those that have been denatured by heat with limited functionality and support for health.

EQI – Effective Quality Index

An index based on a standardised bioactivity testing protocol. EQI assesses the quality and quantity of bioactive milk proteins in finished products – verifying their ability to support positive health outcomes.

Research

Quantec is recognised for outstanding innovation at the Natural Health Products NZ awards

Quantec co-founder and Innovation Director Rod Claycomb accepts the Cawthron Institute Innovation Award at the 2023 Natural Health Products NZ Industry awards

Could cow’s milk help in the fight against COVID-19?

Research commissioned by New Zealand company Quantec has found that its patented New Zealand milk-derived ingredient IDP® (Immune Defense Proteins) is effective at protecting cells against COVID-19.

Research shows patented milk-derived ingredient IDP® effective against influenza virus

Research commissioned by New Zealand company Quantec, and completed by an independent US laboratory, has found that its patented milk-derived ingredient IDP® (Immune Defense Proteins) is effective

Quantec eyes global expansion into health and wellness industry with new appointment

Waikato-based Quantec continues to grow its business with the appointment of a new General Manager of Marketing and Sales, John Dawson. Mr Dawson brings over 30 years’ experience to the company,

New study gets Government funding to investigate digestive benefits of IDP®

New research has secured Government funding to investigate whether IDP® could help boost the digestive health benefits of food and beverage (F&B) products. The Palmerston North-based research

Waikato biotech company earns Supreme and Innovation awards at industry event

Hamilton dairy biotech company Quantec was recognised for its innovation at the annual Natural Health Products NZ awards held in Hamilton last night (note: 27 March).  The company took out the Supr

Inaugural CEO to guide further growth for Quantec

Hamilton dairy biotechnology company Quantec has appointed its first CEO, Raewyn McPhillips, to lead its next phase of growth. Ms McPhillips’ appointment as CEO, beginning late November, will

Quantec wins supreme award at Natural Health Products NZ annual awards

Hamilton dairy biotech company, Quantec, won the Supreme Award at last week’s Natural Health Products NZ annual awards in Nelson.  The event recognised the successes of New Zealand companies