DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences received the second place Food Ingredients Innovation Award in the “Most Innovative Ingredient of the Year” category for its Danisco VEGE Cultures line. The product line was launched in South America in February and supports the production of fermented plant-based foods and beverages.
The winners’ announcement and the award ceremony took place during the Fi South America (Food Ingredients South America) tradeshow in São Paulo on August 20. This event is recognized as Brazil’s premier award for ingredients, products and food supplements, and aims to stimulate and value innovations in the food ingredient segment.
The Danisco VEGE Cultures line represents years of study, research and development that lead to a portfolio of 11 distinct strains, each of them with its own specific functionality and characteristics, the said. The wide and diverse range of strains allows the industry to meet consumers' high expectations of taste and texture, meeting the growing demand for plant-based fermented foods and beverages – especially among millennials who are increasingly looking for healthier products and adopting flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan diets.
The Danisco VEGE Cultures line received safety certification, is allergen-free, GMO-free, organic, and vegan with Kosher and Halal certifications. The strains are available in freeze-dried (LYO) formats, a logistical and sustainable advantage for the manufacturer, the company said. For more information, visit www.danisco.com, www.dupontnutritionandhealth.com, or www.biosciences.dupont.com.