Nuritas Takes Peptide Science to the Food Aisle at IFT FIRST 2026
Nuritas, a biotech company focused on the discovery and clinical validation of bioactive peptides, will be showcasing its products at IFT FIRST 2026, a leading food science and technology event in Chicago, Illinois. The company will exhibit its portfolio of plant-based peptide hydrolysates that are designed for integration into everyday food systems, emphasizing outcomes that consumers desire.
At the event, Nuritas aims to introduce food and beverage manufacturers, formulators, and brand innovators to its hydrolysate-based peptides, which offer the familiarity of established ingredient formats combined with the precision nutrition necessary for the functional food and beverage market.
Dr. Nora Khaldi, CEO and Founder of Nuritas, stated, "Functional benefits do not have to be confined to capsules or powder blends. At IFT, we are showing how our peptide hydrolysates can move into yogurt, beverages, crisps, and bakery, all while maintaining bioavailability throughout processing."
The company's peptide hydrolysates are specifically engineered for modern food production, available in powder format and rigorously tested across various real-world manufacturing conditions. Nuritas has successfully demonstrated heat stability in retort and UHT beverage processing, expanding opportunities for shelf-stable functional nutrition.
Nuritas will highlight ingredient integration in four growing food and beverage categories: frozen yogurt, ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix beverages, functional snacks, and baked goods. Each ingredient is designed to meet wellness needs such as muscle health, longevity, and recovery, with the unique capabilities of PeptiStrong and PeptiSleep.
The company's bioactive ingredients have received FDA GRAS status and Non-Novel designations in Canada and the EU, making them market-ready in over 20 countries. Nuritas has supported more than 100 product launches globally, providing a commercially viable pathway for functional food innovation. Attendees at IFT FIRST 2026 are encouraged to connect with Nuritas to explore ingredient applications and partnership possibilities.