Collaborative Innovation in Nutrition Science with Dr. Fandi Ibrahim at the University of Suffolk

We are extremely pleased with our collaboration with Dr. Fandi Ibrahim, Associate Professor and Course Leader for Nutrition and Human Health at the University of Suffolk.

Dr. Ibrahim is a globally recognised authority in the field of functional foods and gut health, with more than two decades of experience spanning both academia and industry.

His cutting-edge research focuses on:

• Probiotics
• Dietary fibre
• Gut microbiota

All vital areas for advancing our understanding of human health.

As part of his latest project, Dr. Ibrahim will be using the Solaris IO1000 fermenter to investigate the In vitro Colonic Fermentability Profile of Dietary Fibre with Varying Molecular Weights and their Consequent Health Impact.

In the initial phase, he will carry out batch fermentations using over 20 different dietary fibres as feedstocks for human-origin faecal microbiota. The IO1000 fermenter will play a key role, offering precise control over agitation, temperature, and pH under strict anaerobic conditions.

In future phases, the research will expand to include monitoring off-gas volume and composition, further enriching the dataset and potential insights.

We at BPES are proud to support groundbreaking research that not only deepens scientific understanding but also has real-world implications for dietary health. It's also incredibly rewarding to see our fully-electric mini-fermenter gaining popularity across academic research settings.