Corbion Expands Non-GMO Emulsifier Portfolio

29 Jan 2015 --- As the food and beverage industry looks for ways to take genetically modified organisms (GMOs) out of recipes and off labels, Corbion is adding another non-GMO product to its emulsifier portfolio.

The newest addition, Emplex Non GMO, was developed to deliver all the existing functionality while being suitable for use in non-GMO formulations. Emplex Non GMO can be used in applications ranging from yeast-leavened bakery products to chewing gum, pancakes to pastas, powdered beverage mixes to dehydrated potatoes.

"The most popular use for Emplex Non GMO is in baked goods, where it improves dough tolerance through the manufacturing process," says Jim Robertson, Corbion product manager. "Emplex Non GMO also improves bread characteristics like loaf volume and crumb softness in baked goods, to deliver superior quality."

It does this by dispersing and hydrating more readily in water, so it does not require pre-hydration.

Robertson told FoodIngredientsFirst: “This product is targeted at the US market. In addition to Emplex Non GMO, we have an extensive portfolio of non-GMO glycerol esters (emulsifiers) manufactured from palm based raw materials.  As this market segment continues to grow in North America, we intend on providing the necessary solutions to allow our customers to expand into this segment.”

Robertson says projections in Packaged Facts indicate US retail sales of non-GMO foods and beverages are expected to increase at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% in the next five years, and could represent 30% of the market with a value of $264 billion in 2017.

"As the non-GMO market segment continues to grow, we want to make sure they can turn to us for the same trusted options they've come to depend on - now in a non-GMO format," Robertson says.

Other products in Corbion's non-GMO emulsifier portfolio include: BFP 75 PLM Non-GMO; BFP 65 PLM Non-GMO; Tandem 552K Non-GMO; Trancendim 130 Non-GMO; and Alphadim 90 PBK Non-GMO.