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The Community that Carrageenan Built

It’s a mild and sunny day on the island state of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania. A group of women are gathered in front of ZANEA (Zanzibar East Africa) Seaweed Company to say hello, pick up supplies and start work at the seaweed farms that dot the shores. Known in Swahili as mwani, seaweed cultivation involves tying seedlings onto ropes that are submerged in the water enough for it to be covered at low tide. Some of the crops are ready to be harvested and laid on screens to dry in the sun before being packed in sacks and exported to CP Kelco’s plant in Skensved, Denmark. The red seaweed tended by these women will soon become GENU^® Carrageenan.

ZANEA Seaweed Company

For centuries, coastal communities have relied on the sea to support their way of life. Aquaculture or aquatic farming is only decades old. Seaweed farming began in Zanzibar in 1989 – 1990 and has played an important role in improving the standard of living here – especially for women, who make up around 70 percent of the workforce and obtain a meaningful cash income for their skills.

The success of this viable economic activity can be seen in the increase in bank accounts in the area, improved homes and infrastructure, and, most importantly, the number of children receiving an education. This year, a new hospital will open on land donated by ZANEA Seaweed Company. Through grants from its nonprofit Huber Helps program, CP Kelco recently purchased a solar water pump for one of the villages, providing clean water for over 2,000 people.

In addition to training in sustainable farming methods, all material, including ropes and seed stocks, are provided free by CP Kelco and ZANEA Seaweed Company. On a yearly basis, the two companies supply and distribute materials valued at over $150,000 US. So far in 2023, over 300 new boats as well as planting structures, drying facilities and new shelters for the workers, have been donated.

CP Kelco is securing a sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Zanzibar so it can remain a source of livelihood for generations to come.

The seaweed itself acts as a bioremediator and filter. A fast-growing plant, seaweed is one of nature’s most effective ways to fight carbon emissions, absorbing nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It utilizes energy from sunlight and takes up excess nutrients from the water to assist the ocean’s ability to fight harmful algae blooms that lead to fish kill.

CP Kelco is securing a sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Zanzibar so it can remain a source of livelihood for generations to come.

To help the entire community take advantage of the economic opportunities provided by seaweed farming, CP Kelco works to prevent negative impact to the ecosystem, such as deforestation. Protection of the mangroves is essential to maintain the natural flow of the water and provide feeding grounds for native species.

Along with the ZANEA Seaweed Company, CP Kelco plants a minimum of 20,000 trees per year: One-third are used to preserve mangrove forest lands, one third supports the construction of homes and one-third is used to replenish the stakes, fish fences and other supplies needed in seaweed farming.

Through its nonprofit Huber Helps program, CP Kelco has built classrooms, provided yearly donations of school supplies to the farmers’ children, sponsored equipment and tools, and renovated school buildings for more conducive learning environments.

The transformation over the years has been significant. 2019 statistics show that more than 86 percent of children are now enrolled in primary school.

Prioritizing resources to improve education in Zanzibar has also been a big part of CP Kelco’s commitment to the community. In the early ‘90s, only 62 percent of school-age children in Zanzibar were enrolled in primary schools according to documents from the Zanzibar Ministry of Education. Through its nonprofit Huber Helps program, CP Kelco has built classrooms, provided yearly donations of school supplies to the farmers’ children, sponsored equipment and tools, and renovated school buildings for more conducive learning environments. The transformation over the years has been significant. 2019 statistics show that more than 86 percent of children are now enrolled in primary school.

A product you can feel good about

Extracted from this warm water red seaweed, GENU^® Carrageenan forms flexible but strong gels. It is renowned for its thickening and stabilizing properties as well as its clarity. In the food and beverage industry, its main applications are in dairy, meat products and confectionery. It can also be used as a vegan alternative to gelatin.

In personal care and home care products, GENU^® Carrageenan is a vegan-friendly, nature-based alternative to synthetic texturizers. With its water-binding ability, it locks in moisture to keep skin hydrated. It acts as an emulsifier to prevent oil-in-water systems from separating. It also gives a smooth and creamy texture to shampoos, lotions and other surfactant-based systems.

Find out how Carrageenan can become part of your story too.

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Answers to Your Top Functional Gummy Questions

During our recent webinar on formulating functional gummies, we asked you to send us your toughest questions. We received an incredible response, so we know that you are as passionate about this subject as we are! Most of the questions we received could be divided into themes of heat stability, alternatives to gelatin, sugar free and fortification challenges. Please see the answers below from the experts at our innovation centers:

Looking at the different regional trends mentioned in the webinar, what direction do you see this market going?

Because of the global nature of e-commerce, you will begin to see more commonalities across the regions. However, each region will still add its unique touch to appeal to local needs. Pay attention to the emerging trend of personalization that we discussed in the webinar.

Not everyone is ready for 3D printing but the idea of tailoring solutions to lifestyle, age, beliefs (such as vegan and halal), and health goals helps consumers to feel more catered to and included. That kind of personalization will be welcome in any region.

What are key considerations for formulating fortified gummies in neutral and low pH when adding minerals, herbs and vitamins?

This will depend on the functional ingredients to be used. Use level is important as well as the pH each ingredient may bring to the product. Next, one will need to ensure a gelling agent aligns with the formulation, labeling and processing requirements.

For example, our GENU^® Pectin can do an excellent job of setting and providing stability to products with a lower pH. However, if the type of minerals or flavor of the product results in a higher pH (from 4.0–5 or above), then we can also recommend another grade of pectin or perhaps GENUGEL^® Carrageenan might be a better choice.

When adding active compounds (like vitamins) to pectin-based gummies, how do I incorporate them to prevent active compound loss?

Functional compounds may have different sensitivities to temperature and pH, and there are technologies like encapsulation that can help to protect these actives. In a functional gummy process, these compounds are typically added before acidification, or as late in the process before deposit. The recommendation is to mix them with either glycerin or corn syrup to provide some protection.

This step can impact the product’s overall pH, so we advise using a gelling agent that tolerates this variability. Our GENU^® Pectin for fortified gummies can be a good option to maintain gelling and texture characteristics.

How does reducing corn syrup and sugar affect functional gummy formulations? Can you replace sugar with a neutral, nonsweet bulk ingredient and achieve similar results?

It is possible to replace sugar and corn syrup with other solids or bulk ingredients. A key consideration for these ingredients is solubility, as you will want to provide a minimum amount of total soluble solids for gelling agents to set (thinking about pectin), and for the end product to have good firmness and stability. Therefore, polyols or soluble fiber are typically used.

Other ingredients can be used but firmness may be reduced as their solubility and composition varies, depending on the ingredient.

How do you keep gummies from melting and sticking together?

Melting and stickiness may be caused by moisture migration into the product. To eliminate the possibility of this issue coming from the hydrocolloid ingredient, it is important to understand if it has been properly dispersed and hydrated, and if the pH of the product is suitable for its functionality. Another reason can be related to the carbohydrate composition, so the amounts of sugar and corn syrup (or other solids) should be reviewed.

This can also be a common problem with gelatin gummies because of their heat instability, especially when trying to ship for e-commerce or during warm summer months when the temperature can exceed 30°C. There are other ingredient options available with better heat stability than gelatin, such as our GENU^® Pectin and GENUGEL^® Carrageenan.

How can I create a vegan, pectin gummy with the texture of a gelatin-based gummy?

CP Kelco has several nature-based solutions — not animal based — that can meet your requirements. They can produce a variety of textures, so matching the texture of one gelling agent with another requires looking at the source, hydration and gelling properties of the different ingredients. You may even prefer a blend. We would be happy to collaborate and recommend the ingredient combination that makes the most sense, considering your texture and labeling needs.

In general, sensory evaluations of GENU^® Pectin show that it has a softer, chewy bite, and it can enhance fruit flavors you may be using. Our GENUGEL^® Carrageenan is another vegan option. It will not stick to teeth, and it has more of an elastic but refreshing chew. Both pectin and carrageenan can provide shelf stability and higher temperature resistance, for a non-melting and non-sticky performance.

For companies seeking temperature stability for shipping purposes, what ingredients would you recommend to achieve a firmer, more elastic mouthfeel similar to gelatin? Can you add gellan gum to get a firmer texture?

Pectin can be a very good option for temperature stability. Once pectin sets, it forms a thermally stable gel that tolerates higher shipping temperatures than gelatin, which tends to melt at 35°–40°C. If in addition the goal is to maintain texture, a partial replacement of gelatin with pectin can be considered.

Gellan gum is often used in combination with other gelling agents, such as carrageenan or pectin to adjust the texture. KELCOGEL^® Gellan Gum provides a firm texture while carrageenan provides a texture range going from firm to elastic. Gellan gum, carrageenan and pectin all have a wide pH working range, heat stability and fast setting rate with great flavor release, making them very compatible ingredients.

Finally, the total soluble solids (TSS) to deposit gummies should be between 77%–78%, with the final TSS typically between 80%–82%. This allows for product stability and texture. It can be achieved with a variety of sweeteners or bulk ingredients, depending on the characteristics of the end product.

Is special equipment needed to work with an ingredient other than gelatin?

Typically, the same equipment can be used when working with other gelling agents like pectin or carrageenan. The main considerations to include or adjust in the process are around hydration and dissolution of the ingredients, as well as higher setting and gelling temperatures.

Can you give an idea of the concentration (%) of vitamins and minerals that we can add to formulations with pectin?

The concentration of vitamins, minerals or other active ingredients are typically determined by the amount per serving that is intended for gummy supplements to provide. Pectin can be used in formulas where these ingredients are included at higher concentrations (e.g., between 15%–20%), as long as the conditions of pH and solids are still maintained for pectin to set. We have a variety of pectins that can be evaluated to provide good gelling and texture to different types of functional gummies.

Do you have any suggestions for gummies filled with a liquid (e.g., honey)?

Pectin can be used either on its own or in combination with other gelling agents to create liquid-filled gummies, and it is a very good option when thinking about vegan or label-friendly alternatives. Our pectin portfolio includes a variety of options that can be recommended depending on formulation and texture needs.

Do you see interactions between pectin and some botanical ingredients?

Some functional ingredients can either shift the pH conditions that allow pectin to set or can be a source of ions that may affect pectin gelation. Working on selecting the right type of pectin can improve setting and overall texture, in the presence of botanical or functional ingredients.

How do you prevent syneresis when developing sugar-free gummies with pectin?

To prevent syneresis in gummies, there are a few things to consider. First, it’s important to maintain the total soluble solids at 80%–82% or correct them if needed. Typically, an increase in soluble solids helps.

Another consideration would be around the gelling agent. For example, the sweeteners or bulking agents typically used in sugar-free gummies tend to provide a weaker pectin gel and more tendency for syneresis, so an increase of 5%–10% of pectin should do a better job at holding water and maintaining firmness.

One more suggestion is to increase the stoving temperature to 35°–45°C to improve drying efficiency.

Finally, if there are any reducing sugars in the bulking agents used in the sugar-free or sugar-reduced formula, they can be adjusted by either decreasing the amount of glucose syrup or reducing the holding time at which the candy mass is exposed at high temperature and low pH.

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Formulating On-Trend Functional Gummies with Nature-Powered Ingredients

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Vegan and gelatin-free. Reduced sugar. Wellness and beauty from the inside for all ages. With our strategic market insights, you will learn about the latest trends from around the globe as well as your best ingredient options for formulating clean label-friendly, functional gummies. What ingredients offer the heat stability to capture more e-commerce sales? What ingredients will provide the consistent texture, structure and mouthfeel consumers desire? We will cover the nature-based possibilities for functional gummy formulation and answer your questions to help your brand stand out.

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During our webinar, we received many questions from attendees on topics such as heat stability, alternatives to gelatin, sugar free and fortification challenges, and more. Click the button below to see top questions and answers from our team of experts at CP Kelco innovation centers around the world.

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Pectin is Part of Who We Are

Did you know that the “CP” in CP Kelco stands for Copenhagen Pectin, the location of our first pectin plant? It was the nature-based ingredient that started it all for us almost 75 years ago. Today, as the world’s leading producer of pectin, we have expanded to three plants to serve our customers. With increasing demands for easy-to-understand, label-friendly ingredients, pectin is even more popular now for food, beverage and personal care applications.

Our sustainability story

1. Start with citrus peel byproducts

2. Byproduct is distilled into FERPEC™ fertilizer for nearby citrus orchards

3. Biomass boilers use steam from eucalyptus, a non-fossil fuel resource

4. Water byproduct is recycled as fertigation (fertilized irrigation) for eucalyptus & citrus crops

5. Leftover citrus peel is turned into Braspolpa™ animal feed

Start with citrus peel byproducts

Byproduct is distilled into FERPEC™ fertilizer for nearby citrus orchards

Biomass boilers use steam from eucalyptus, a non-fossil fuel resource

Water byproduct is recycled as fertigation (fertilized irrigation) for eucalyptus & citrus crops

Leftover
citrus peel is
turned into Braspolpa™ animal feed

From fruit tree to fertilizer, click the image above or button below to watch our short video to see how GENU^® Pectin is sustainably sourced and upcycled.

Amazing functionality

From thickening and gelling to stabilizing emulsions and foams, the special properties of pectin can be beneficial to solve a variety of personal care formulation challenges. For example, pectin is a preferred hydrocolloid for skin patches because of its ability to absorb moisture and provide wet adhesion. Pectin can enable formulation of non-wax sticks for color cosmetics containing water-soluble, active ingredients. It can also be used to prepare water-in-silicone emulsions.

Instead of dissolving when added to water, some pectin grades swell to form soft particles with a high moisture content that can provide an extra emollient texture to skin creams. The viscosity of pectin solutions can also be utilized to help evenly distribute and provide spreadability of hair conditioners and hair styling products with a smooth and silky appearance. By protecting against water loss, pectin is a great humectant in creams and lotions, and keeps skin pleasantly moisturized.

Applications

Skin creams and lotions
Masks and skin patches
Color cosmetics and mascara
Shampoos and conditioners
Hair color and hair styling products
Sun care

Pectin protects skin's acid mantle

Cleansers and soaps can increase skin’s pH levels and disturb the acid mantle, a very thin, slightly acidic surface layer that acts as a barricade to bad bacteria and pollutants. However, pectin can help you create skin care products that work with – not against – nature.

GENU^® pHresh Pectin can help restore the skin to its natural pH when it is affected by endogenous or exogenous factors. It has a gentle buffering capacity that can be used in formulations to help neutralize the alkalinity and bring the pH back into desirable levels that can help preserve skin’s acid mantle. With its unique pH balancing attributes, GENU^® pHresh Pectin helps support anti-irritation and soothing claims in skin care, tissues, scalp/hair care, shaving products and more.

Grades to suit your needs

Ask us about our ingredient grades to meet halal, kosher, COSMOS^® Certified, vegan, non-GMO and organic-compliant product claims. Let us show you how formulating with pectin can be the best move for your applications.

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4 Top Trends in Functional Gummies (+ Bonus Regional Insights!)

In this fast-growing category, there are several drivers shaping the future of functional gummies. Here, we outline four global trends plus three regional insights our team of innovation experts are following:

1. Going vegan.

The plant-based movement has successfully disrupted every food and beverage category, including confectionery. It challenges product developers to balance consumers’ desires and dietary preferences with ensuring a great sensory experience – while not adding too many steps to the manufacturing process. In gummies, that means finding a vegan and halal replacement for animal-derived gelatin.

The ideal candidate would be an ingredient that has a low set temperature, is easy to hydrate and offers good clarity, texture and flavor release to rival gelatin. Luckily, CP Kelco has a portfolio of nature-based ingredients for formulating vegan gummies, depending on your texture preference.

2. E-commerce for ease.

E-commerce has proven to be the game changer for functional gummies, allowing manufacturers to easily reach a global audience and giving consumers plenty of choices. However, gelatin melts at approximately 35° C (95° F). With e-commerce, your gummies can easily encounter unrefrigerated transportation and storage temperatures above this. CP Kelco can help you find a gelatin replacement like GENU^® Pectin and KELCOGEL^® Gellan Gum that can stand up to the heat, so your gummies arrive in great condition.

3. Sugar-free, please.

There is a rise in demand for sugar-free gummies. Governments around the world are also implementing new food policies to encourage consumers to rethink their eating habits and hopefully reduce diet-related diseases such as diabetes by discouraging sugar consumption.

Traditionally, functional gummies contain between two and eight grams of sugar per serving on average. For reference, a sugar cube contains four grams, and the American Heart Association recommends only 25 grams of sugar daily for women and 36 grams of sugar for men. CP Kelco can help customers reformulate to reduce or remove sugar in gummies without losing the sensory experience.

4. Beauty from within.

According to Innova Market Insights, functional gummies for improving hair, skin and nails have experienced an average growth of +54% in launches (Global, CAGR 2017-2022). The APAC region led with 35% of launches in 2021, ahead of Europe (24%) and North America (14.5%). Fueled by younger generations, sales at China’s 2022 618 shopping festival were up 2,266%, according to Tmall Global, and searches for “beauty vitamins” are up 2,170% on boots.com in the UK.

Some view these “beauty bites” as the next step in inclusive beauty products, seeing all humans the same at the cellular level with no need to produce different shades for different skin tones. However, this year, a major beauty brand introduced the first 3D printed, personalized gummies tailored to the nutrient needs of an individual’s skin.

Formulating trends from around the world

With innovation centers across the world, our technical experts are well-positioned to spot trends as they happen. Here is what product developers are saying about formulating functional gummies in their regions:

Trends in Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Gummy bears were invented in Germany over 100 years ago. Today, with its strict quality standards, Germany has become a leader in the supplements market. Put the two together and you have a tasty and convenient format that Europeans love and trust. Sugar-free formulation is a big trend in EMEA.

Trends in Europe, the Middle East & Africa

Trends in the Americas

U.S. sales of functional gummies surged 74.8% in 2021, according to Nutrition Business Journal. North America is the largest market for functional gummies. Influencers and celebrities have made it even more popular by touting their favorite brands. New food labeling regulations in Brazil have made “no added sugar” a top claim there.

Trends in the Americas

U.S. sales of functional gummies surged 74.8% in 2021, according to Nutrition Business Journal. North America is the largest market for functional gummies. Influencers and celebrities have made it even more popular by touting their favorite brands. New food labeling regulations in Brazil have made “no added sugar” a top claim there.

Trends in Asia-Pacific

Despite India’s rich history with kadhas (natural remedies), busy consumers often do not have time to prepare them so functional gummies are gaining ground for convenience. Pectin is a top texture choice for its chewability. In Japan, product development is very targeted, catering to different ages and wellness needs. In China, vegan gummies are the new market favorite, replacing animal-based gelatin.

Trends in Asia-Pacific

Get that great gummy texture with CP Kelco's portfolio

Along with the trends, texture plays a vital role in determining consumer demand. With 90 years of global experience, we are the texture innovator with the knowhow to exceed consumer expectations. Contact us to learn more about how CP Kelco’s unique portfolio of responsibly sourced, nature-based ingredients and technical expertise can help you fast track your next big idea in functional gummies.

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Something to Chew On: How Functional Gummies Got So Popular So Fast

With help from the ever-growing wellness trend, global sales of functional gummies are expected to reach $13.5 billion by 2027, according to the research firm Markets and Markets. Originally introduced as a children’s product, gummies have proven to be popular with all demographics.

For adults with pill fatigue or who have trouble swallowing, gummies are an enjoyable and convenient format to encourage repeat consumption. For those that regularly take health supplements, gummies taste like a sweet treat compared to pills and powders. Younger generations see the “fun” in functional, viewing them as a trendy combination of snack and supplement. The Wall Street Journal even joked that functional gummies are “the only way Gen Z will take a vitamin.”

Formulating with
quality ingredients

Formulating with quality ingredients

Along with the trends, texture plays a vital role in determining consumer demand. With 90 years of global experience, we are the texture innovator with the knowhow to exceed consumer expectations. Allow us to introduce you to some of our top picks from our unique portfolio of responsibly sourced, nature-based ingredients:

GENU^® Pectin

GENU^® Pectin is upcycled from citrus peels, a byproduct of the juice industry. A consumer favorite for many years with a great sustainability story, pectin is considered to be the preferred, vegan-friendly choice with a taste and texture to replace gelatin. GENU^® Pectin also tolerates salts, minerals and vitamins common to functional gummy formulations.

It provides benefits that gelatin cannot deliver, such as heat stability to combat the harsh temperature fluctuations of e-commerce. GENU^® Pectin adds a soft gummy texture with excellent flavor release and uniform gelling properties to create the appearance consumers expect. CP Kelco offers a wide range of pectin solutions, including grades to support organic label claims and enable easier sugar-free gummy development.

GENU^® Carrageenan

GENU^® Carrageenan comes from farmed red seaweed. This nature-based ingredient has been used for centuries as a very effective gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer.

It has high heat stability, rapid setting for starchless molding, and provides a soft, chewy texture for creating vegan gummies and strips. Ask about grades to support organic and non-GMO claims.

GENU^® Carrageenan comes from farmed red seaweed. This nature-based ingredient has been used for centuries as a very effective gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer.

It has high heat stability, rapid setting for starchless molding, and provides a soft, chewy texture for creating vegan gummies and strips. Ask about grades to support organic and non-GMO claims.

KELCOGEL^® Gellan Gum

KELCOGEL^® Gellan Gum originates from naturally occurring bacteria on water lily plants and is now produced using a fermentation process to develop an ingredient with identical composition while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring uniform quality. Suitable for vegan and organic formulations, it helps product developers create easy-to-chew, gelatin-free gummies with excellent clarity/transparency and flavor release.

Gellan gum also offers good gelation and texture at a low use level. Heat stable in a range of pH conditions, the low hot viscosity helps it flow well into molds so you can create intricately shaped gummies.

4 Top Trends in
Functional Gummies
(+ Bonus Regional Insights!)

There are several drivers shaping the future of functional gummies. See the four market trends that will make this category even bigger, plus insights from every region that our innovation experts are closely watching.

4 Top Trends in Functional Gummies
(+ Bonus Regional Insights!)

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Water You Doing About Sustainability in Your Personal Care and Home Care Formulations?

One of the United Nations’ top sustainability goals is ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water. Around the globe, water availability is becoming less predictable and threatening biodiversity. Predicting a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources by 2030, the UN General Assembly launched the Water Action Decade in 2018 to help transform how we manage water.

The personal care and home care industries are heavily dependent on this precious natural resource and are taking action. A growing trend involves reformulating with less water and compact formats. How can you switch to a low- or no-water formulation without compromising on consumer experience? See how bio-based ingredients, functionality and efficiency work together to create high-performance yet eco-conscious products consumers love.

Here's how CP Kelco is reducing impact & closing the loop on circularity

Eliminate Waste

Commit to zero waste* to landfill by recycling and upcycling

Manufacturing

Continuously improve energy and water efficiency in manufacturing process

Product Design

Think readily biodegradable, compact, waterless formats

Raw Materials

Prioritize renewable, bio-based ingredients and regenerative agricultural practices

Product Design

Think readily biodegradable, compact, waterless formats

Raw Materials

Prioritize renewable, bio-based ingredients and regenerative agricultural practices

Manufacturing

Continuously improve energy and water efficiency in manufacturing process

Eliminate Waste

Commit to zero waste* to landfill by recycling and upcycling

*Defined as >90% waste diversion from landfill

Bio-based ingredients: What are they and how do they help?

Bio-based ingredients are derived from plants and other renewable materials to help product developers reduce their reliance on petroleum. Bio-based products like our ARBALON^® Cellulose Liquid and CELLULON^® Cellulose Liquid contribute to a circular economy approach. They are produced from fermentation-derived cellulose with the idea of protecting natural resources and the health of ecosystems, optimizing product efficiency and helping to eliminate waste.

What is Fermentation-Derived Cellulose?

• Forms a unique 3D net to suspend beads, scrubbers and more

• Effective in low or no water formulations

• Biodegradable

• Very low use level needed

• Produced by microbial fermentation of similar bacteria to nata de coco

It’s a unique and ready-to-use liquid solution that stabilizes in a wide range of surfactant-based formulations with minimal impact on final product viscosity. Standing out in a competitive market often requires functional, visual and sensory differentiation, which can be accomplished by the suspension of useful ingredients. FDC enables the suspension of materials such as fragrance beads, pearlescent, botanicals and other functional material – even in clear or translucent, no- and low-water systems.