Going organic: Frutarom Health launches sustainable SoyLife Complex

02 Sep 2019 --- Frutarom Health, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., is releasing a new range of Organic SoyLife Complex soy isoflavones. The ingredient has been granted BE-BIO-01 organic certification by Certisys and comes in response to the increasing consumer demand for organic products. Frutarom also touts SoyLife Complex as “a sterling example of sustainability,” because the soy germs are not utilized in the soy-milk production process. This allows them to be used as a value-added product while decreasing food waste.

SoyLife Complex is sourced from a soy variety that is naturally rich in isoflavones. It is produced simply from the soy germ that sits at the heart of the soybean, further enhancing the isoflavone concentration.

SoyLife Complex is standardized in isoflavones purely through natural selection and is particularly high in concentrations of daidzein, one of the most active constituents in soy recognized for its powerful antioxidant and phytoestrogenic properties, according to the company. 

SoyLife Complex is produced using non-GMO, organically-grown soybeans grown for traditional food production. SoyLife Complex is produced using non-GMO, organically-grown soybeans grown for traditional food production. 

“With the introduction of the organic label, we believe we have an ingredient that fulfills many current demands of consumers who are putting increasing value on trust and transparency when making their purchasing decisions,” says Laetitia Petrussa, Ph.D., Product Manager for Frutarom Health. “Organically sourced ingredients are recognized for those values and are increasingly seen as a healthy and ethical choice, both in terms of nutrition and environmental impact,” notes Petrussa. “This stamp of assurance will become even more paramount as our understanding of organic demands and needs deepens.” 

SoyLife Complex is part of Frutarom’s SoyLife ingredients range, a naturally abundant source of valuable micronutrients and high in fiber. Scientific studies demonstrate that these micronutrients, in combination with the high amounts of isoflavones, work synergistically to promote multiple health benefits, such as bone strength and cardiovascular health, notes the company.

In February, Frutarom Natural Solutions also received organic certification for its natural annatto color. The ingredient was granted organic certifications from both the US Department of Agriculture and The European Organic Certifiers Council. 

“SoyLife ingredients have been the leader isoflavone products for more than 15 years, and have also been a major contributor to the scientific understanding of the tremendous health benefits of soy isoflavones,” explains Petrussa. 

SoyLife Complex is selected, purified, and heat-treated to ensure stability of the active ingredients and then milled into different granulations to fit into various applications, from traditional supplement capsules and tablets to functional food and beverage options. It is also vegan, kosher and halal and is suitable for all clean label formulations.

Earlier this year, Yoni Glickman, President of Natural Product Solutions at Frutarom, spoke with FoodIngredientsFirst about the company’s growth potential. “There is a strong intention to continue to invest in the health and nutrition business. We see it as a significant growth engine for the company going forward,” he said during Vitafoods Europe in May. 

Edited by Gaynor Selby