Garnet Pigden, senior vice president at DSM Nutritional Products, said: “The award further highlights DSM’s commitment to research, open innovation and science-based product development.

Lactrotripeptides are specific, naturally-occurring dairy peptides that have been shown to help control blood pressure. TensVida is suitable for a broad range of applications including dietary supplements, juices, and yoghurts.

The ingredient has already received won NutrAward for most innovative, evidence-based health and nutrition ingredient at Nutracon 2009.