ingredient briefs

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became stronger after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages. The approval of Sweegen’s Signature Bestevia Reb M leads the future of wellness in food and drink in Europe. Brands in Europe now have access to this stevia sweetener, which broadens the toolkit for sugar alternatives to reimagine food and drink, opening new doors for creating healthy products for consumers. 949-709-0583

Solabia - Algatech Nutrition is launching 100 percent natural whole Euglena gracilis algae BioGlena for immune support. BioGlena is produced using proprietary fermentation technology that ensures a high β-glucan content (>55 percent) in addition to complete protein plus essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. This next-generation source of β-glucan is 100 percent natural and cleanly processed without solvents or additives. It can easily be applied to multiple food and dietary supplement applications as as well as dairy food, beverages, and nutrition bars. BioGlena is non-GMO and has kosher and halal certifications. +972 (8) 635-6425

SaltWorks has introduced Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt, finishing salts for manufacturers. The hollow, pyramid shape and the soft texture of Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt come with many benefits: the flakes more easily adhere to food, allowing less salt to go to waste in the manufacturing process. Additionally, their razor-thin, feather-like nature causes them to instantly dissolve the moment they hit your tongue. 800-353-7258

With a full range of sustainability sourced product solutions available in the North America region, the Barry Callebaut brand is moving to 100 percent sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla. This transition is an important step towards Barry Callebaut’s 2025 Forever Chocolate sustainability goals. The Barry Callebaut brand’s "better-for-you" portfolio includes, but is not limited to, sugar solutions (sugar-free, reduced-sugar, no sugar added), high-protein, dairy-free, and organic solutions. +41 43 204 04 04

Butter Buds Inc. recently developed an oil-based solution that allows manufacturers to replace block butter in many formulations, such as bakery products. This latest dairy-free oil-based ingredient solution, Non-Dairy Buds Butter Base 100, made with palm oil, can be used in combination with coconut oil to mimic the flavor and texture of block butter. It also offers manufacturing advantages such as ease of handling, shelf-stable storage, pricing stability and a longer shelf life. 262-598-9900

A number of Hanan’s products are now Certified Vegan as free from all animal ingredients and testing. With this certification, customers can be sure that Hanan’s Whip Deelite concentrate, Whip Deelite Select concentrate, Whip Deelite Premium concentrate, Whip Deelite Vanilla ready-to-whip, Whip Deelite Chocolate ready-to-whip, Sunrise Supreme frozen dessert mix – Vanilla, Sunrise Supreme frozen dessert mix – Chocolate, Key Lime Continental Bavarian Crème, Lemon Continental Bavarian Crème, Vanilla Continental Bavarian Crème, and Chocolate Continental Bavarian Crème do not contain and/or are not processed with animal products or animal byproducts. 516-938-1000