褐藻寡糖即将获批新食品原料 ，百亿功能食品市场迎新机遇

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment regarding the inclusion of alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) as a new food ingredient marks a significant transition from agricultural and pharmaceutical auxiliary materials to mainstream food applications in China [2][4]. Group 1: New Food Ingredient Approval - On July 10, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment released a notice that AOS and six other new food materials have passed technical review and are now in the public consultation phase, which will end on August 9, 2025 [1][2]. - This is the first time AOS has been included in the management of new food materials in China, indicating its potential for broader consumer use [2]. Group 2: Characteristics and Production of AOS - AOS is a functional oligosaccharide derived from alginate through specific degradation reactions, which can be achieved using various methods such as acid, enzyme, or oxidative degradation [5]. - The enzymes responsible for alginate degradation are primarily sourced from marine algae, marine invertebrates, marine fungi, marine bacteria, and terrestrial bacteria [5][7]. Group 3: Upcoming Industry Event - The Fourth Synthetic Biology and Green Bio-Manufacturing Conference (SynBioCon 2025) will be held from August 20-22 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, focusing on the intersection of AI and bio-manufacturing, as well as advancements in green chemistry, new materials, future food, and agriculture [8][11]. - The conference aims to gather international leading companies, industry experts, and various stakeholders to explore trends in bio-manufacturing and the impact of innovative technologies on the industry [8].