Sugar and fat replacers: Brenntag gains strong foothold in South Africa with Sensus distribution deal
19 Jul 2019 --- The Brenntag Food & Nutrition business unit in South Africa, part of the Brenntag Group, has announced its exclusive agreement with Sensus for the distribution of its natural soluble dietary fibers sourced from chicory roots, Frutafit inulin and Frutalose oligofructose, in South Africa.
Frutafit inulin and Frutalose oligofructose can be used as a sugar and fat replacer with a positive impact on taste and texture across a variety of food and beverage applications, notes the company, which also claims “these ingredients have significant, scientifically proven health benefits.”
“Brenntag Food & Nutrition’s strong foothold in the South African food market and their expertise allows for an excellent opportunity to create unique healthy food recipes with Sensus Frutafit inulin and Frutalose oligofructose,” says Michiel Pronk, Sales Manager at Sensus.
“Through this partnership, we provide customers with market know-how and tailor-made support on product, application, nutritional aspects, legislation and claims. Together with Brenntag, we will inspire our customers with our chicory root fiber products.”
Graham Hiam, Business Manager at Brenntag Food & Nutrition South Africa, adds how the company is always looking for innovative ingredients to create tailor-made applications, as well as new product developments in collaboration with its customers.
Edited by Gaynor Selby
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