At the recently-concluded FiE 2019, Biorigin presented its natural ingredients that are based on fermentation for today’s label and formulations challenges including salt and sugar reduction, vegan and vegetarian recipes, and clean label initiatives, such as natural, non-GMO, healthy and sustainable.
Renata Calonego, global strategic marketing manager, Biorigin, elaborated: “Current market trends shows that consumers are becoming increasingly aware what they eat and drink. They check labels, look to how regarding the food and beverages companies’ reputation and about their sustainable initiatives.
“At the same time, consumers are willing to moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavours and multi-sensory food experiences. They are seeking for pleasant food and beverages experiences without giving up on taste, texture and quality.”
With the concept “Savouring a mindful world”, the company promoted different flavour experiences and invited visitors to adventure in a Brazilian recipe of Black Bean Soup reduced in 40% sodium.
Maria Helena Manhão Branco, global technical food application specialist, Biorigin, said: “We used a yeast extract of our Bionis line and a natural flavour of our Bioenhance line to improve overall taste. The products act in synergy increasing salt perception and umami, allowing to reduce the sodium by 40%, and deliver a healthy and clean label appeal to the soup recipe.”
Plant-based recipes were also highlighted and Biorigin showcased a tasteful hazelnut beverage and sweet potato chips with Bioenhance SFE 201.
Sugar reduction was another theme approach by the company. A natural flavour of Bioenhance line was used with a yeast extract of Bionis line to balance the overall taste, and to improve mouthfeel and coffee taste of a coffee latte recipe, allowing to reduce the sugar in 25%. Sugar reduction was further applied in a ketchup recipe – Biorigin presented a recipe with Bioenhance SFE 201 reduced in 40% of the sugar content. The product compensates the sugar reduction by balancing the overall taste, improving mouthfeel and umami taste.
According to Claudia Crepaldi, global food business manager, Biorigin, the Bioenhance line of natural flavours is a versatile solution which could be also used in sinergism with other taste builders.
“Produced by a natural fermentation process, it has a clean savoury flavour profile, and provides creamy, mouth-watering and full mouthfeel. It enriches and rounds flavour while maintaining integrity of original or desired flavour profile being suitable for a wide range of application including vegan and vegetarian, reduced in sodium and sugar,” Crepaldi concluded. “More than flavour, Biorigin adds a pinch of health, natural and clean label appeals.”
