Biotechnologically produced flavanones for bitter masking in food products

Overview

Shreenika has developed a biotechnology platform to produce flavanones, specifically hesperetin and eriodictyol, which serve as effective bitter masking agents and taste modifiers. These compounds are particularly useful in improving the taste profiles of food products such as alkalized cacao by masking the bitterness often introduced by sugar substitutes. The biomanufactured flavanones are a cost-effective solution, providing both commercial scalability and versatility in application due to their stability and non-toxic nature.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Biomanufactured hesperetin and eriodictyol with over 95% purity
• High production yields of over 150 g/L
• Stability, oxidation resistance, and easy formulation
• GRAS status as recognized by the FDA, ensuring safety for food use
• Available in manufacturing samples (10-100 grams) and lab scale samples (mg)

Technology readiness level

This biotechnology platform has reached Technology Readiness Level 7, indicating that the system prototype is near completion and has been demonstrated in an operational environment. Samples are ready for evaluation under MTA, and a commercial scale-up can be achieved within six weeks from request.