Food & Beverage Asia February/March 2021

BITING ISSUES 19
EXBERRY range grows with oil-dispersible pink shade for
fat-based applications
GNT has extended its range of oildispersible
colouring foods with the
launch of a pink shade made from fruit and
vegetables.
EXBERRY Shade Pink – OD is designed for
fat-based applications
Developed for use in fat-based
applications, EXBERRY Shade Pink – OD
is the latest addition to a collection of oildispersible
shades that also includes red,
yellow, orange, blue and green options.
When working with plant-based colours,
different applications can require different
formats to ensure the best results.
EXBERRY OD products are liquid-based
colours made by dispersing small particles
– created through a multi-stage milling
process – in sunflower oil. As a result, they
can achieve a homogenous colour effect
in fat-based applications including ice
SweeGen adds Reb N to sweet taste solution toolbox
SweeGen has announced the successful
commercialisation of Bestevia
Rebaudioside N (Reb N), a zero-calorie
natural stevia sweetener. Reb N is a
naturally occurring sweetener found
in stevia leaves. The sensory profile
of Bestevia Reb N makes it especially
attractive for beverage applications, which
is an application space that has already
been licensed out. Its functionality also
allows Reb N to work well in a variety of
foods.
Following SweeGen’s commercial
announcements of Bestevia Rebs B and
I, and with the addition of Reb N, the
company’s portfolio of sugar reduction
solutions is better positioned to address
sugar reduction challenges. The sweet
profile of Bestevia Reb N will also empower
the creation of solutions that have a taste
profile closer to both full-calorie and
high intensity sweeteners, Shari Mahon,
senior vice-president of global application
technology at SweeGen, added.
SweeGen’s portfolio of natural stevia
sweeteners are classified as next generation
non-GMO, high-purity, and clean tasting.
The Bestevia portfolio includes Rebs B,
D, E, I, M, and now Reb N. These Rebs
translate to clean label, sustainable, natural
sweeteners that consumers seek in finished
products.
Much like Bestevia Rebs M, E and I, Reb N is
found in trace quantities in the stevia leaf,
which was previously difficult and costly
to isolate. SweeGen’s Bestevia Reb N is
now accessible because it is produced by
a bioconversion technology, which starts
with a sustainably-sourced stevia leaf, and
results in great tasting, pure molecules
that are found in nature. This process was
developed by Conagen, a biotech innovator
of sustainable ingredients.
cream coatings, fat fillings for biscuits and
pralines, compound coatings for cereals
and cookies, seasoning mixes for savoury
snacks, and fat compounds for chocolate
decorations.
Jana Reckter, product manager at GNT
Group, said: “Fat-based applications
have historically proved challenging for
plant-based colours, but our expanded
EXBERRY OD range means manufacturers
now have more options than ever to create
spectacular products with clean and clear
labels. Our new EXBERRY Shade Pink – OD
is made from both fruit and vegetables,
and offers a wonderful pink hue.” ■
Dr Casey Lippmeier, vice-president of
innovation for Conagen, concluded: “The
introduction of Reb N is another great
example of how Conagen’s expertise in
bioconversion technology enables the
creation of stevia sweeteners. With such
a wide range of next-generation stevia
offerings now available, we will see a
new level of innovation in better-for-you
products that was previously considered
impossible.” ■
The addition of Reb N will complement consumers
demand for natural sweeteners in finished products
GNT SweeGen
FOOD & BEVERAGE ASIA FEBRUARY / MARCH 2021