Givaudan, a global leader in taste and wellbeing, and Manus Bio, a leading biomanufacturer of natural products, launched BioNootkatone, a breakthrough ingredient that answers market demand for sustainable, natural, clean-label citrus flavor without the cost and supply volatility of traditional citrus extracts. In addition to these benefits, BioNootkatone offers a refreshing, natural citrus taste that can be used in a variety of food and beverages.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this key ingredient to the market, giving our customers the peace of mind that comes from a sustainable product with a consistent and reliable supply. BioNootkatone will allow our customers to focus on what matters: creating delightful and refreshing citrus flavor experiences for their consumers with a clean label,” said Fabio Campanile, global head of Science & Technology Taste & Wellbeing.
BioNootkatone is the result of Givaudan’s analytical, flavor, and processing expertise combined with the successful application of Manus Bio’s BioAssemblyLine Cell Factory engineering platform. BioNootkatone uses a non-GMO sugar source as the starting material and is made without using any citrus ingredients. It is the most cost-effective and sustainable natural nootkatone available on the market.