Ingredients NewsIndonesia approves Beneo inulinand oligofructose prebiotic claimTHAILANDBehn Meyer Thailand strives towardssustainability as it gains ISO14001:2015 certificationVIETNAMAsia Food & Beverages 32PREBIOTICSThe National Agency of Drug and FoodControl of Indonesia (Badan Pengawas Obatdan Makanan) has recently approved Beneo’sprebiotic claim for the chicory root fibers inulinand oligofructose.Beneo said the approval made its ingredient,the first and only one recognised as prebioticsin Indonesia. This is made possible by Beneo’sextensive research and effort in communicatingthe prebiotic effect of inulin and oligofructose tolocal authorities.The claim is approved under the milk powdercategory for the general population, referringto healthy people above 3 years old, includingteenagers, adults, and the elderly. The minimumrequired dose is 4.5 g/L on a ready-to-drinkbasis of inulin and oligofructose, in 30:70 ratio.By incorporating Beneo’s chicory foot fiberinto milk powder applications, manufacturerscan now meet consumers’ growing interest inproducts that promote the gut microbiome anddigestive health.The company said in Indonesia, 2/3 ofconsumers associate prebiotics with a healthygut, based on FMCG Gurus survey. In addition,more than half of Indonesians are also seekingfood and drink products that can improvedigestive health. The pandemic has also mademore Indonesians aware of the importance ofdigestive health and its close relationship toimmune health.All Behn Meyer companies operating inThailand, including Behn Meyer Chemicals(Thailand) Co., Ltd., Behn Meyer & Co.(Thailand) Limited and Behn Meyer AgriCare(Thailand) Co., Ltd. are now ISO 14001:2015certified.ISO 14001 is the international standardthat specifies requirements for an effectiveenvironmental management system (EMS) fororganisations to improve their environmentalperformance through more efficient use ofresources and reduction of waste.The new standard is the 3 rd revision ofthe standard, which saw its last revision in2004, and has a greater focus on leadership,increased prominence of environmentalmanagement within the organisation’s strategicplanning processes, addition of proactiveinitiatives to protect the environment fromharm and degradation, as well as the additionof a communications strategy and improvingenvironmental performance.This represents an important achievementfor Behn Meyer as it strives towards greatersustainability across all our operations.FUNCTIONAL/NUTRITIONALINGREDIENTSVietnam goes into trial productionof GSH made from yeastVietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Tradehas gone into trial production of yeast-basedglutathione (GSH) inoculants and dietarysupplements rich in glutathione.The Project Director Cao Anh Tai said moreand more countries are developing GSH fromyeast, which is widely used in production ofanti-aging pharmaceuticals and supplementsfor food processing.Pharmaceutical, functional foods andbiotechnology companies worldwide areseeking to improve production technology andproduct quality, while reducing production cost.Currently, Vietnam does not have domesticproducers of GSH inoculant and has toimport the anti-oxidant to cater for domesticmanufacturing needs. The project is expectedto help produce high quality GSH containingproducts in Vietnam for commercial sales,added Tai.Tai said the project has combined existingwith newly purchased equipment to create 2yeast biomass and GSH production models.The project has created 8,500kg of GSH-richyeast, 350kg of 30-percent GSH inoculant, 170kg 15-percent GSH inoculant, and 1,000,000GSH capsules Traly Gluwhite. GSH-rich yeastbiomass products, GSH inoculants, and TralyGluwhite capsules all have been assessedwith clear standards in accordance with currentregulations.Project researchers have introduced 15and 30-percent GSH inoculants and GSHrichcapsules Traly Gluwhite to differentpharmaceutical companies and so far havereceived positive feedback through contractsin principle. The domestically produced GSHinoculants and products also have a price muchlower than those imported equivalents.SINGAPOREALTERNATIVE PROTEINSGivaudan and Bühler open ProteinInnovation Centre in SingaporeGivaudan, a global leading company in Tasteand Wellbeing, and Bühler, global leaderfor food processing solutions, have recentlyannounced the official opening of the APACProtein Innovation Centre.Located at the Givaudan Woodlands site inSingapore, the Protein Innovation Centre isjointly run and supported by experts from bothcompanies and is connected to a vast networkof R&D Innovation Centres in Switzerland andkey hubs across the region that enables agileplant-based product development on a globalscale.The Protein Innovation Centre in Singaporewelcomes food processing companies, startupsand university researchers from acrossthe Asia Pacific region keen to co-create plantbasedfood experiences that do good and feelgood. The Centre combines the pilot technologyof Bühler’s extrusion and processing equipmentwith Givaudan’s new culinary facilities andits world-leading expertise in flavour, taste,ingredient and product development.Outfitted with a pilot scale wet and dry extruder,a state of the art product development kitchen,storage facilities, meeting amenities and aviewing area where visitors may tour the 400sq.metres facility and view live demonstrations,the Innovation Centre is constructed with theend-to-end process of plant-based proteinproduction in mind. Businesses will alsobenefit from support throughout the co-creationprocess, from raw material selection to productdevelopment and research, to application,flavour science, extrusion and consumertesting. At the centre, customers can develophigh-quality products suitable for Asian culinaryapplications at scale. The facility can produceup to 40kg of plant proteins an hour and featuresdry extrusion, as well as a newer wet extrusiontechnology that delivers a fibrous structuremore akin to muscle, and higher protein contentas compared with dry extruded products.Monila Kothari, APAC President, GivaudanTaste & Wellbeing said, “We are proud to bepart of a partnership that will contribute towardsa sustainable food future for Singapore and theAPAC region. Through the Protein InnovationCentre, we aim to create an eco-system thatsupports start-ups and food businesses in anenvironment of co-creation. The centre willprovide them access to the expertise, networksand technology required to create authenticplant-based protein alternatives that meetconsumer needs and expectations. By bringingflavour solutions that are vegetarian, vegan,plant-based and natural, as well as technologiessuch as wet extrusion to Singapore and theregion, we are helping to make plant-basedfoods more delicious, authentic and accessibleto business and consumers. We are excited toopen our Centre in Singapore, a country that isa hot bed for FoodTech Innovation.”Meanwhile, the spokesperson from Bühler,its Chief Technology Officer Ian Robertssaid, “Great tasting and sustainable proteinalternatives are an important contributorto feeding 10 billion people sustainably by2050. The changes that need to happen toour protein value chains prior to that are sodeep, they can only be achieved if the variouspartners of the food ecosystem start workingtogether today. The Protein Innovation Centrethat we open today with Givaudan at the coreof Southeast Asia’s vibrant food ecosystem,is a step towards achieving our vision of acollaborative and sustainable future of food.The Protein Innovation Centre will not onlyenable the development of more plant- basedprotein products across Asia, it will alsoensure delicious products can be scaled to theproduction volumes required to create a positiveenvironmental impact on our food chains.”For collaboration opportunities, visitwww.givaudan.com/apac-pic.Givaudan reported sales of CHF 6.3 billion(US$6.9 billion) in 2020 whereas Bühlerallocated 5% of its sales turnover of CHF3.3 billion (US$3.61 billion) for research &development.Firmenich opens Culinary &SmartProteins® Innovation Hub inSingaporeFirmenich, the world’s largest privately ownedfragrance and taste company, has recentlylaunched its Culinary and SmartProteins®Innovation Center in Tuas, Singapore.The new center will serve as a regional R&Dhub for Asia and a global center of expertise inalternative proteins for meat and dairy analogs.The Innovation Center is key to Firmenich’sSavory vision, to deliver breakthroughintegrated solutions in Meat Proteins and Plantbasedalternatives bringing together technicalexpertise in aroma, flavor, taste, umami andtexture solutions from Campus and Firmenich.Emmanuel Butstraen, Global President,Taste & Beyond at Firmenich said, “Leadingthe industry in alternative protein solutionsis a key focus for Firmenich and this is animportant milestone in our global expansion ofcapabilities. The center will allow us to partnerclosely with our customers to serve a fastgrowingnumber of Flexitarian consumers withdelicious food & beverage options.”Mr Butstraen added, “Supporting the movetowards plant-based diets and reducingreliance on animal products is in line with ourESG Ambitions 2030 to support significantreductions in emissions and water use. Weare proud to have Singapore’s EconomicDevelopment Board (EDB) as a partner in thisinvestment. This new facility will be home tosome of the best talent in the industry acrossseveral disciplines to deliver truly innovative,consumer-focused integrated solutions.”Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regionfor plant-based alternatives worldwide andis estimated to grow 25% by 2025. The newSmartProteins® center in Singapore will enableFirmenich to meet this growing demand bycombining its global expertise and Campussolutions.“Firmenich’s comprehensive portfolio of SmartProteins® capabilities include ingredientsand delivery technologies designed to creategreat-tasting plant-based food and beverages,”said Jun Saplad, Taste & Beyond’s RegionalPresident for Asia. “By harnessing our deepregional and local understanding and ourexpertise in taste and plant-based proteins, theInnovation Center will allow us to tailor solutionsto the unique needs of the Asian market andexplore new angles for meat-free dishes.”Ow Kai Onn, Vice President and Head,Chemicals and Materials, Singapore EDB said,“Firmenich’s presence in Singapore spansnearly 50 years. EDB is proud to support thisundertaking, which would enable Firmenich tocapture new growth opportunities as well asstrengthen Singapore’s Flavor and Fragrancespecialty chemicals sector.”Firmenich reported an annual sales turnoverof approximately US$4.32 billion in 2020.
TWO POWER BRANDS,ONE GREAT EXPERIENCE+WE HYBRID YOUR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESMUANG THONG THANIBANGKOK, THAILANDwww.thaifex-anuga.comCONTACTJOINTLYORGANISED BYLynn How (Ms)lynn.how@koelnmesse.com.sgTel: +65 6500 671233 Asia Food & Beverages
Change language