Alvinesa upcycles raw material left from food and wine production to create natural ingredients for the Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage and Animal Health industries.
The portfolio includes a wide selection of grape extracts rich in polyphenols, natural colors (anthocyanins), wine concentrates, natural tartaric acid and grape seed oil.
This Technical paper is provided by Alvinesa.
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Ctra. Valdepeñas Km. 4,850 Pol. Ind. El Campillo
Madrid
13250
Spain
ACTIVE CATEGORIES
At Alvinesa Natural Ingredients, we know how to extract the best of nature from grapes and olives. Our production process begins with the use of by-products from the wine and olive oil industries. We avoid any food destruction, extending food life cycle and turning by-products into new value-added ingredients with great health benefits.
Alvinesa is pure circular economy, being a proud member of the Upcycled Food Association.
We are fully committed to the environment: 95% of the energy needed to run our factory is self-produced from renewable sources from our own biomass and our photovoltaic plant, and we rely on 100% water reuse and purification.
Alvinesa was established in Spain in 1993 on the foundation of a family-run company in the alcohol distilling and wine sector, which started trading in 1948.
At Alvinesa Natural Ingredients, we are dedicated to providing high-quality natural ingredients with a deep commitment to sustainability, innovation and customer satisfaction.
Alvinesa upcycles raw material left from wine and olive oil production to create natural ingredients. Our portfolio includes a wide selection of:
• Natural Antioxidants:
- Grape extract rich in polyphenols
- Olive extracts (hydroxytyrosol)
• Natural Color from grapes (anthocyanins)
• Natural Flavor (wine concentrates)
• Natural Tartaric Acid from grapes
• Grape Seed Oil
Alvinesa’s core business lies in “Zero Waste,” using 100% of the raw material. We do not destroy food to make ingredients!
APPLICATIONS
• Food Protection: Natural substitute of BHA, BHT, sodium nitrite and sulphite
• Dairy and Plant-Based: food protection and health benefits
• Beverage: food protection, health benefits and color
• Bakery: food protection, health benefits and color
• Ready-meals: food protection and flavour
• Meats: food protection and flavour
• Sport Nutrition: health benefits
• Supplements: health benefits
• Health Benefits:
- Vintera Grape Extract: General health, Beauty (anti-aging), Sport recovery, Cardiovascular (blood pressure) and Cognitive.
- Hytolive: Cardiovascular (prevents LDL ox), Glucose management, Joint Health, Beauty (anti-aging).
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