THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS – STABLE GROWTH - Symrise

access to the highly innovative, future-oriented peptide substance
group. Peptides are used in cosmetic products as effective antimicrobial
substances, anti-aging substances, or agents that stimulate
hair growth.
Functionals are emulsifiers, for example, basic substances used
in creams and lotions.
In the Botanicals application area, Symrise produces plant extracts
that appeal to consumers not only because of their proven
functional effects, but also due to their sensory qualities. They include
saffron extracts (which have skin-lightening, antioxidant, and
anti-inflammatory effects) and white tea (which has an antioxidant
effect). Furthermore, Symrise’s partnership with the American
company Bayliss, established in 2008, gives Symrise access to
100% organically grown plant extracts, of which we are the exclusive
worldwide distributor.
Highly pure plant extracts, some of which are used as nutraceuticals
(food supplement products with additional health benefits) to
manufacture nutraceuticals, are the focus of our subsidiary Kaden
Biochemicals GmbH. Symrise recently started marketing these
natural substances (which include apigenin and trehalose) for use
in cosmetic products. In 2009, Kaden will be integrated into the
Flavor & Nutrition division to optimally exploit the Company’s potential
for developing innovative additives for foods and beverages.
Symrise’s strategic cooperation with Cambridge Theranostics Ltd.
(England) is enabling the Company to tap growth potential in a
new, promising, fast-growing market segment. Medical food products,
i.e. health-promoting nutritional supplements, are being developed
on the basis of active substances made by Symrise.
UV-Filter
Due to its comprehensive customer service (market knowledge,
wide range of products, quality products, ability to deliver), Symrise
holds a leading position in the UV sun protection filter segment.
In the organic UV filter area, Symrise has an extensive
portfolio of oil- and water-soluble UVB and UVA filters, which we
market under the name Neo-Heliopan ® . In the inorganic UV filter
segment, we are focusing on zinc oxide. In addition to a wide range
of dermatological applications, it has an excellent sun protection
effect. Use of UV filters is subject to different laws worldwide. In
this complex regulatory environment, Symrise is an experienced,
competent contact partner for its customers.
Scent & Care | Aroma Molecules
The Aroma Molecules business sector comprises the application
areas Sensates (Menthols), Special Fragrance Ingredients,
and Fine Aroma Chemicals. These products are manufactured
and marketed in liquid and crystalline form. The aroma chemicals
produced by the Aroma Molecules business unit are predominantly
highly standardized products.
Sensates (Menthole)
In the Menthols application area, Symrise develops and produces
nature-identical menthol. Symrise has many years of experience
developing and producing menthol oils and is the world’s leading
synthesizer of nature-identical I-menthol and its derivatives, and
mint flavor compositions. Many of our products are used in dental
care products, chewing gums and shower gels.
Special Fragrance & Flavor Ingredients
and Fine Aroma Chemicals
In the Special Fragrance & Flavor Ingredients and Fine Aroma
Chemicals application areas, Symrise develops and produces
aroma chemicals (intermediate products used in perfume oils) of
special quality. Among the most important products in this application
area are biodegradable musk scents, which adhere significantly
better to hairs, skin or textile fibers and are an essential
ingredient in perfume oils. Some of the aroma chemicals made by
Symrise are used for the Company’s own perfume oil production,
while others are sold to consumer goods manufacturers that make
perfume oils out of them.
Scent & Care | Mint
In the Mint business sector, Symrise offers the entire range of mint
flavors and intermediate products used in toothpastes, mouthwashes
and chewing gums. Symrise is the market leader in the
aromatization of toothpastes and mouthwashes. The Company’s
particularly innovative products in this area include Optacool ® ,
which not only provides a fresh mint flavor but also an extraordinarily
cooling sensation of freshness. Optaflow ® is one of our
“AND” products. Apart from having a mint flavor, it stimulates salivation
and thus contributes to oral hygiene. Some customers name
the Optaflow ® brand on their end products and use it for marketing
purposes.
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