SternVitamin Unveils Standardized Micronutrient Premixes
The German supplier showcased premix portfolios and a fortified protein bar at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 in Dubai.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Nutrition
SternVitamin showcased a portfolio of standardized micronutrient premixes at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 in Dubai, November 3-5. The company also introduced a brownie-flavored protein bar fortified with B vitamins.
Why it matters
The premixes offer manufacturers a ready-to-use route to fortifying food and supplement products, targeting the Middle East and Africa. The launch reflects growing interest in longevity, healthy aging and healthy snacking.
The announcement is a product showcase rather than a clinical or sales study, and it provides exhibition dates and a stated target age of 25 and older. No efficacy data, sample sizes, or pricing comparisons were disclosed.
The players
SternVitamin
A German micronutrient supplier that develops standardized premixes for food and supplement manufacturers, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa.
OlbrichtArom
A flavor company that developed the grapefruit-yuzu flavor used in the SternVita Longevity premix.
The details
SternVitamin, a German company, presented the powder-form SternVita Longevity premix, which has a grapefruit-yuzu flavor developed with OlbrichtArom and combines vitamins, minerals and functional ingredients. The brownie-flavored protein bar includes vitamins B1, B3 and B6 for energy metabolism, vitamin C for immune function, and vitamin E to help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Timeline
November 3-5, 2026: Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 exhibition in Dubai, where the products were showcased.
Health Landscape
The launch extends the consumer shift toward longevity and healthy aging into standardized, ready-to-use fortification ingredients that manufacturers can adopt without custom formulation. It also reflects demand for functional snacks that deliver vitamins in familiar formats such as protein bars.
Consumers may find fortified protein bars and supplement products using these premixes on store shelves, so checking labels for vitamin content and daily-value amounts helps match products to personal needs. The stated target of adults aged 25 and older suggests the longevity-focused premix is not designed for younger consumers.
The takeaway
Standardized premixes make it easier for manufacturers to add vitamins to foods, so readers can compare vitamin amounts on labels when choosing fortified snacks and supplements. Reading ingredient lists remains the most practical way to judge what a product actually delivers.
Further reading
For more on how fortified ingredients fit into everyday diets, explore Nutrition coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nutritioninsight.
