Stevia & Natural Stevia Flavour (NSF) - PureCircle™ by Ingredion

With an increasing demand for healthier food and beverage options, consumers are looking for products that offer reduced sugar and calorie content without compromising on taste. This trend has driven the development of alternative sweeteners, advanced taste solutions, and innovative flavour modifiers, all crucial for creating appealing and nutritious products.

With PureCircle™ by Ingredion, Foodology by Univar Solutions is proud to offer stevia flavour modifiers and sweeteners obtained from their proprietary stevia varietals that are sustainably grown, minimally processed and traceable back to the farming communities. Their unique and propriety ingredients are the perfect fit for a broad range of food and beverage applications. 

PureCircle™ Clean Taste Solutions

PureCircle™ Clean Taste Solutions provide zero-calorie sweetening options customized for different applications. These solutions maximize the use of stevia plant components, enhancing both performance and cost-efficiency.

Key Features:

• Applications: Ideal for beverages (tea, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks), dairy products (yogurt, flavored milk), bakery items (cakes, cookies), confectionery (candies, chocolate), savoury products (sauces, dressings), and sports nutrition (beverages, bars, supplements).
• Benefits: Deliver clean-tasting sweetness, improve cost-effectiveness, and enhance sensory experiences without using artificial sweeteners.
• Technological Advantage: By utilizing more parts of the stevia plant, these solutions increase performance and cost efficiency, making it easier to achieve significant sugar reduction and clean labelling.

Reb M Ingredients

Reb M, a steviol glycoside from the stevia leaf, offers a sugar-like sweetness with zero calories. PureCircle™ produces Reb M through leaf extraction, bioconversion, and precision fermentation.

Key Features:

• Taste: Matches the sweetness profile of sugar, making it perfect for zero-added-sugar formulations.
• Production Methods: Leaf extraction, bioconversion, and precision fermentation ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness, benefiting both large and small brands.
• Sustainability: Peer-reviewed lifecycle assessments show that Reb M production is more sustainable compared to traditional methods.
• Technological Advantage: PureCircle™ provides Reb M through diverse production techniques, allowing for tailored ingredient solutions that meet specific formulation and labeling needs.

Flavourings with Modifying Properties (FMPs)

FMPs are ingredients designed to refine and balance the taste profiles of foods and beverages, especially when reducing sugar or sodium or incorporating plant-based ingredients. They fall under the natural flavour declaration and help in masking and boosting flavour notes based on the desired outcome of the formulation. 

Key Features:

• Sweetness Enhancement: Improves sweetness profiles to closely resemble real sugar.
• Flavour Enhancement: Boosts specific flavours like fruit, chocolate, or spices for a well-rounded taste.
• Sodium Reduction: Enhances saltiness and umami flavours while reducing sodium content.
• Balanced Taste: Mitigates undesirable notes, enhances overall flavour, and improves mouthfeel.
• Technological Advantage: FMPs offer manufacturing stability and extended shelf life, reducing costs by avoiding expensive flavour extracts and meeting broad regulatory requirements.

By utilizing PureCircle™ by Ingredion's advanced sweeteners, customized taste solutions, and innovative flavour modifiers, food and beverage manufacturers can create healthier products that meet consumer demands without sacrificing flavour. Their technologies facilitate the reduction of sugar and salt while improving the overall sensory experience, ensuring consumer satisfaction and loyalty.