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Maximilianstrasse 10
Mannheim
68165
Germany
+49 621 421-150
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Beneo offers naturally-sourced, functional ingredients derived from the chicory root, sugar beet, rice, and wheat, adding nutritional, technical and health benefits.
Our portfolio offers an opportunity to create all-natural, non-GMO or organic products that are non-cariogenic, gluten and lactose-free, fiber-enriched, fat and sugar reduced, easily digested, energy sustaining and calorie smart, as well as supportive of fat oxidation – all without compromising taste, texture or mouthfeel. Our ingredients can be used in applications like dairy, confectionery, bakery, cereals, soups & sauces, meat & vegetables, baby food, and beverages.
Formed by a merger of the companies Orafti, Palatinit and Remy in 2007, Beneo is a 100 percent subsidiary of the Südzucker Group and has over 100 years experience with functional ingredients.
Through a unique chain of expertise, including Beneo-Institute and Beneo-Technology Center, the company supports customers throughout the entire product development process: ranging from new product ideas and concept development based on consumer insights and market research to nutritional science by providing regulatory advice and facilitating the formulation of successful products.
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Functional fibres: Orafti® inulin and oligofructose are prebiotic fibers extracted from the chicory root. These fibers do not only promote optimal intestinal functioning but also act as prebiotics that promotes the growth of ‘good’ bacteria (Inulin: EFSA claim on prebiotic wellbeing available). Both ingredients allow for an EFSA claim on blood sugar management as they support a lower rise in blood glucose levels and a lower insulin response.
Functional carbohydrates: Palatinose™ or isomaltulose is a low-glycaemic and fully-digestible carbohydrate derived from the chicory root. What is special in comparison to other carbohydrates is that it releases its full carbohydrate energy (4kcal/g) more slowly and in a more balanced way (EFSA claim available). It improves fat oxidation during physical activity, leading to a sustained energy supply. Being acid stable, the food maintains its osmolality – an advantage, especially in sports beverages. In addition, it is a non-cariogenic ingredient.
Functional protein: Beneo’s Vital Wheat Gluten is a source of essential amino acids which the body cannot produce itself. Apart from their nutritious benefits, they improve the taste and texture of bakery goods, ready-to-eat meals, meat-based products, etc. Consequently, the sustainable sources of BeneoPro VWG have been allocated the IFS label, an acknowledged reference for high-quality ingredients.
Specialty rice ingredients: Beneo’s natural and organic rice ingredients include flours, starches, bran, syrups, proteins and concentrates. They help you respond to the growing demand for clean label, organic, gluten-free and hypoallergenic products. In addition, they improve mouthfeel, texture, crispness, crunchiness, shelf-life, and color of products.
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
18 Apr 2024 --- Research and suppliers continue to spotlight the efficacy of prebiotic chicory root fiber, its ability to boost digestive health and to modulate the gut-axes. Emerging research... Read More
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
08 Apr 2024 --- Suppliers and researchers are touting the benefits of prebiotics for digestive health, as well as their ability to modulate gut-axes. Within the fiber and gut-health space, new... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
05 Apr 2024 --- In industry news this week, Beneo plans to install new equipment at its rice ingredients plant in Wijgmaal, Belgium, including a large-scale industrial heat pump, to recover energy... Read More
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
22 Mar 2024 --- With a heightened interest in gut health, offering F&B products with prebiotic fibers continues to expand. However, Beneo stresses that not all prebiotics are created equally,... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
15 Mar 2024 --- At the ongoing Natural Products Expo West in California, US, Food Ingredients First speaks to Kyle Krause, Beneo’s regional product manager, about the company’s... Read More
12 Dec 2023 --- Following the acquisition of Netherlands-based Meatless last year, Beneo launched two new alt-beef products at Food Ingredients Europe 2023 — Meatless “Beef” Bites and Minced “Meat.” Niels Hower, executive board member at Beneo, shares how the latest innovation using mycoprotein and pea can address consumer demand for clean labels.
02 Nov 2023 --- At the recent CPhI trade fair in Barcelona, Spain, Beneo exhibited its GalenIQ water-soluble filler binder that delivers a sweet taste. Derived from sugar beets, the ingredient can be used as a filler binder to make tablets in nutraceutical applications. The ingredient’s compression characteristics make it suitable for transforming plant extracts, minerals and probiotics into tablets, while mitigating off-notes in the finished taste profile.
17 Dec 2021 --- Beneo is seeing recovery of its isomalt ingredient – used widely in sugar-reduced hard candy – as consumers resume travel and on-the-go impulse purchases. Dominic Speleers, an executive board member, also details how the company has developed a surcharge index to fairly share the tenfold increase in shipping costs that has occurred between Europe and Asia.
27 Nov 2020 --- Beneo has launched its first-ever instant functional rice starch for sauces, dressings and fillings. Remypure S52 P is a precooked functional native rice starch that can help manufacturers produce clean label food preparations. Benoit Tavernier, product manager for specialty rice ingredients, shares some insights with FoodIngredientsFirst on the launch and evolving consumer demands for natural and clean ingredients.
05 Mar 2019 --- Beneo has inaugurated its new Belgium-based BioWanze plant for texturized wheat protein (TWP), in cooperation with fellow Südzucker Group subsidiary CropEnergies. The move follows an investment of €4.3 million. BioWanze is a daughter company of CropEnergies and is the largest producer of bio-ethanol in Belgium. When running at full capacity, the plant will be capable of producing enough TWP to create 1 million vegetarian burger patties per day.
16 Sep 2014 --- The metabolic and health benefits of prebiotics are linked to today’s key diet-related challenges and could be a tool for consumers to achieve a more healthy status over time. Where most of the physiological health effects in this paper are already well established, others will be reinforced by ongoing research: Digestive Health - Bone Health – Weight Management.
30 Apr 2014 --- Palatinose is promoted as the only fully but slowly digestible and low glycaemic carbohydrate. It can be included in all kinds of beverages without any changes in the production processes. Its acid and temperature stability result in a longer shelf life and more specifically, Palatinose can support a better rehydration after exercise. Its low hygroscopicity prevents powder drinks from lumping. Palatinose provides a natural, sugar-like taste and sweetness.
The global clean label trend shows no signs of slowing down. Consumers are increasingly looking for healthy products that still deliver on indulgence. In this space, rice starch is proving... Read More
Most of the top health claims for dairy snack product launches tracked have increased over the past five years, with clean label (no additives/preservatives and organic) and free from... Read More
No added sugar records the most dynamic sugar claims in terms of product launches, while low sugar posts the highest CAGR. This has risen to 30% over past five years. Sorbitol is the most... Read More
27 Nov 2020 --- Royal DSM is bolstering its lactase portfolio with a new “one-stop-shop” enzyme for regular and organic lactose-free dairy products, while Beneo reveals its latest precooked functional native rice starch for enhancing clean label claims in foods. GNT predicts the color red will shake up the food and beverage industry in 2021, and ADM expects to see trending foods and beverages to feature bold citrus flavors and new exotic tastes with warm undertones next year.
04 Dec 2017 --- Beneo marked the ten-year anniversary of the company at FiE 2017 in Frankfurt. Originally launched at FiE 2007 in London, Beneo has built its business on a versatile portfolio of scientifically-backed functional ingredients that deliver a wide range of nutritional benefits, with the tagline “connecting nutrition and health.” As well as marking the anniversary, the company launched a new on-pack prebiotic logo to further support the promotion of digestive health and wellness achievable through its prebiotic chicory root fibers. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Dominique Speleers, Member of the Executive Board at Beneo.
03 Jul 2017 --- At the IFT Food Expo in Las Vegas this year, BENEO were focusing on solutions for healthier snacks. Research shows that snacks have taken center stage in consumers’ preferences. Many US consumers are tending to skip meals completely in favor of snacking all day. With a versatile portfolio of ingredients from nature, BENEO helps to create healthier snacks that respond to current consumer trends. These include sugar replacement and digestive health.Robin Wyers caught up with Jon Peters, President of BENEO. Robin began by asking Jon about some of the key trends BENEO are seeing and responding to in North American markets...
31 May 2017 --- With information being just one click away, everyone is becoming a “food-expert”. Concerns around digestion drive consumers to increasingly self-diagnose, and experiment with diets that they believe will improve gut health. Sponsored By Beneo.
