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Dr. Maria Pudenz

Beneo Institute - Nutrition Science at BENEO

Dr. Maria Pudenz is an accomplished expert in Nutrition Science with extensive experience in both research and management. Currently serving as a key member of the Beneo Institute at BENEO since October 2016 and as Manager of Nutrition Science at the Südzucker Group since September 2016, Dr. Pudenz has a solid foundation in nutritional research. Previous positions include a role as a Researcher PhD Student at the German Cancer Research Center from May 2011 to October 2015 and as a Research Assistant at the German Institute of Human Nutrition from March 2009 to May 2011. Dr. Pudenz began the career with hands-on experience as a Research apprentice at The Rowett Institute and as a Student Research Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology. Educationally, Dr. Pudenz holds a Diploma in Nutritional Sciences from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and a Doctorate in Biology from Heidelberg University.

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Mannheim, Germany

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BENEO – Connecting nutrition and health BENEO offers a range of nutrients with health and technical benefits derived from the natural sources chicory roots, sugar beet, rice and wheat. By “connecting nutrition and health”, the company supports food and feed manufacturers to produce healthy and more balanced products. BENEO nutrients offer food manufacturers routes to develop great-tasting products that are nutritionally optimized with less or no sugar or fat, fibre-enriched or gluten- as well as dairy-free and more. BENEO takes it even further: energy management, digestive, bone and dental health are concepts where BENEO’s ingredients can play a decisive role. In addition, they improve the taste and texture of food and beverages. BENEO specializes in supplying manufacturers with functional ingredients of non-animal origin that bring forth innovative creations. The company’s product portfolio is used in the following applications: baby food, bakery, cereals, beverages, confectionery, dairy, meat & vegetables and soups & sauces.