Ferrazone

Food fortification to combat iron deficiency. Ferrazone, Ferric Sodium EDTA, an iron compound developed by Nouryon is continuing to gain widespread recognition for its effectiveness in helping to combat iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutrition-related health problem in the world. As health experts call for a global effort to tackle the problem through the fortification of staple foods, Nouryon is providing a vital ingredient in the formula with its unique iron compound Ferrazone. Ferrazone proves to be much more effective than conventional forms of iron, many of which cannot be absorbed by the body. Ferrazone is a highly effective iron source in food fortification to combat iron deficiency anemia. Ferric Sodium EDTA is recommended by the World Health Organization as the preferred iron fortificant for wheat and maize flour. Furthermore Ferrazone can be used in drinks without development of any metallic taste and has been accepted for food use in nearly all countries worldwide.

What food applications can be fortified with Ferrazone?

Ferrazone can be used in many food products, but it is primarily used to fortify foods that are stored in dry form such as powdered beverages, candy bars and flour. Examples of flour-derived products are bread, biscuits and instant noodles. Coloured drinks and condiments, such as cola or soy sauce, and functional foods like fortified cereals or sport drinks are also good targets for iron fortification. Ferrazone can also be used in iron-containing food supplements under various forms (like syrups, sprays, tablets and powder sachets).

Available Ferrazone grades

Grade	Applications
Ferrazone®	Food, beverages & supplements
Ferrazone® XF	Wheat & maize flour

Solvitar

Trace heavy metals (e.g. copper, iron, manganese and zinc), present in all processed food products from raw materials, process water and process equipment, can react with ingredients present in processed food, resulting in several negative effects, like rancidity, discoloration and vitamin C degradation, which in turn have an effect on freshness and appearance. Solvitar™ forms a stable complex with the trace metal ions and prevents undesirable food spoilage reactions without influencing taste or quality. Solvitar™ is food-safe and improves freshness and appearance in food and beverages.

Solvitar is a food grade calcium EDTA complex and produced according to the most stringent regulations in Herkenbosch, the Netherlands. By adding Solvitar there are two types of unwanted reactions in food and beverages that can be controlled:

• A reaction between trace metal ions and other organic and inorganic components can be retarded or prevented by addition of Solvitar:
• Promote colour retention
• Promote texture retention
• Promote product clarity
• Act as anti-gushing agents
• Retard struvite formation
• Sequestering agents like Solvitar control/reduce oxidation catalyzed by trace heavy metal ions. The function of Solvitar is to capture the heavy metals and:
• Act as a preservative
• Promote colour retention
• Promote flavour retention
• Promote texture retention

Norit GCN 1240 PLUS:

Norit GCN 1240 PLUS is a washed and neutralised granular activated carbon especially developed for the treatment of water and alcoholic beverages requiring a neutral reacting and/or high purity adsorbent. Due to the abundant presence of micropores Norit GCN 1240 PLUS offers superior adsorption properties for a range of small molecular weight impurities including off-taste and mal-odours. Norit GCN 1240 PLUS is produced by steam activation of selected grades of coconut. Norit GCN 1240 PLUS meets the requirements of the latest version of the U.S. Food Chemicals Codex.

Norit GAC 400 PLUS

NORIT GAC 400 PLUS is an acid washed granular activated carbon of high purity produced by steam activation of select grades of coal. As a result of a unique patented activation process and stringent quality control, NORIT GAC 400 PLUS offers excellent adsorption properties in applications where a high purity carbon is needed. It is recommended for use in chemical, food, pharmaceutical and high purity water applications. NORIT GAC 400 PLUS meets all AWWA B604 standards for potable water use and meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61. NORIT GAC 400 PLUS is Kosher certified and meets the requirements of the latest version of the U.S. Food Chemicals Codex.

Norit RB4:

Norit RB 4 is a steam activated extruded carbon with a particle diameter of 4 mm. The favourable adsorption properties result in a high adsorption capacity and removal efficiency for contaminants present at moderate concentrations in gas flows. The extruded particle shape allow a low pressure drop over the filter. Norit RB 4 is used in gas phase applications dealing with moderate (in general until 1 g/m3) concentrations requiring high removal efficiencies. Norit RB 4 meets the requirements of the latest version of the U.S. Food Chemicals Codex. It is produced under the scope of a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of CDX HACCP. The corresponding Certificate of Registration is available upon request.

Norit DX Ultra–TDS:

Norit DX ULTRA is very suitable for purifying nutraceutical or bulk drugs during their production. It has the unique feature to adsorb high molecular weight impurities (dark colorants) as well as small organic impurities (light colors). The result is that relative low dosing rate is required to meet the purification requirements. This will not only give economic benefits in terms of low activated carbon consumption but also in higher process yield. Norit DX ULTRA meets the requirements of the latest version of the U.S. Food Chemicals Codex. It is produced under the scope of a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of CDX HACCP. The corresponding Certificate of Registration is available upon request.

Norit CN1:

Norit CN1 is very suitable for the purification of highly coloured and/or foaming process liquids, in applications requiring a carbon with a neutral reaction. Examples are the treatment of certain pH sensitive pharmaceuticals. Norit CN1 combines an excellent adsorptive capacity with excellent filtration characteristics. It is especially effective in adsorbing higher molecular weight organics such as dark colour bodies and proteins. Norit CN1 is produced by chemical activation using the phosphoric acid process.

Norit DARCO S-51 HF:

DARCO S-51HF is very suitable for purification of many food products, in particular starch based sweeteners and liquid sucrose solutions. DARCO S-51HF is an acid washed steam activated carbon with a high adsorptive capacity, a high purity and superior filtration characteristics. DARCO S-51HF meets the requirements of the latest version of the U.S. Food Chemicals Codex.

NORIT CA1:

Norit CA1 is very suitable for the purification of highly coloured and/or foaming process liquids in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Norit CA1 combines an excellent adsorptive capacity with excellent filtration characteristics. It is especially effective in adsorbing higher molecular weight organics such as large colour bodies and proteins. Norit CA1 is produced by chemical activation using the phosphoric acid process

NORIT CASPF:

Norit CASPF is very suitable for the purification of highly coloured and/or foaming process liquids in fine chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. Norit CASPF combines a superior adsorptive capacity with good filtration characteristics. It is especially effective in adsorbing higher molecular weight organics such as dark colour bodies and proteins, at low carbon dosage rates. Norit CASPF is produced by chemical activation using the phosphoric acid process.

NATURES PUREST range:

Prepared from the finest produce that are procured from selected farms. The extracts have been obtained using the latest Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SCFE) clean technology that uses recyclable carbon dioxide at high pressures asa GR EEN ORGANIC medium of extraction. (Generally Recognized As Safe by US FDA) This ensures retention of flavours, fragrances and active nutraceutical ingredients that are usually destroyed during conventional extraction process while minimizing microbiological load and increasing the shelf life of the product.

The supercritical process has three benefits when compared to traditional methods of extraction

• Lower environmental impact
• Cleansing the product from contamination
• A much better product since neither excessive heat nor chemicals are used.

NATURES EXTRACTS range:

This is a set of products that have been derived from natural sources like plants and vegetables, but have been further processed using methods of modern science. Since much of the goodness of plants exist in oil form, emulsifiers make them easier to mix into water and hence easier to use. Our products are made using permitted extraction processes and meet stringent norms as prescribed by the various regulatory organisations world over.

The supercritical process has three benefits when compared to traditional methods of extraction

• Natural Colours Range of products has been made keeping in mind the varied requirements of the retail and Hotel and Restaurant industry to provide deeper shades, consistent repeatability, easy mixing and dispersions and increased stability under hot conditions such as frying, oven and grilling (tandoor) conditions or in dairy based products such as curds, creams, icings & fillings and chocolates.

NATURES ALCHEMY range:

These are a set of products that begin their life deep within the earth. Though their origins are from underground, they are extracted and processed using the tools of modern science. We carefully select the processes we want to put them through as well as their impact on health and the environment. The products of Nature’s Alchemy was established in 1968 with a single product, food grade Mono Calcium Phosphate, an import substitute used in the baking industry. The partnership between four technocrats from UDCT (now UICT) quickly garnered a client base that comprises of all the major players in the confectionery industry. Over the years, there has been several changes but the core values based on commitment to quality and service, have been retained by the new management which has since enhanced the product list to include food additives like DCP, TCP, Calcium carbonate, Sodium Citrate, MCP, SAPP, and synthetic colours like Patent Blue V as well as D&C colours like Solvent Green 7. It is now an FSSAI licensed and CRISIL verified and rated organization having a manufacturing capacity of over 360 MT.

• Dyes: The number of accepted dyes for consumption varies with the competent authorities of different countries permitting or prohibiting different colours. Pure dyes generally have high tinctorial strength and are water soluble though they differ with regards to varying characteristics such as solubility, effects of pH, light, oxidizing and reducing agents, etc.

Advantages

• Brilliant & Consistent Colour
• Batch to Batch reproducibility
• Lakes and Glitters: Lakes are water insoluble pigments are made of the permitted water soluble food colours by a unique manufacturing process wherein the colours are generally adsorbed onto aluminium hydroxide or in rare cases onto barium. They normally have strengths varying from 10 to 40 percent. Glitters are manufactured by the process of adsorption on potassium aluminium silicate of titanium dioxide and or varied iron oxides. Both lakes and glitters are extensively used in the coating process as they impart colour by dispersion, are relatively inert while being very adaptable and versatile. There is a variety of strengths possible that provide desired tints to the products.

Advantages

• Inert but versatile water insoluble products
• Useful for numerous barrier, film and coating applications.
• D & C Colours: Some dyes have been approved for use only in drugs and cosmetics. These are colours that have high tinctorial strengths or values. The D&C specifications (as mentioned in the ‘Code of Federal Register’) are extremely stringent and the products have extremely high purity levels.
• Blends: It is often difficult to achieve a desired shade of colour utilizing solely the permitted food colour by itself. Also at times, the permitted colour might not be suitable for the process it has to undergo during manufacturing. In such cases, by mixing different colours an almost infinite variety of shades can be developed, suitable to almost all the varying requirements of customers.

Advantages

• Increased manufacturing efficiency
• Desired Shade

TREVER® LITE Ion Exchange Resins:

TREVER® LITE ion exchange resins have been developed and optimized for use in industrial water applications, as well as a variety of specialty separations. These resins are supplied as gelular or macroporous spherical beads. Selective resins are also available for metal removal, brine softening and recovery in hydrometallurgy (mining), ground water remediation and waste water treatment. All ion exchange resins for water treatment are available on short notice.

TREVER®|SORB Polymeric Adsorbents:

TREVER®|SORB polymeric adsorbents are highly porous polymers whose internal surface areas can be as high as 1400 m2/g. Depending on their composition and structure, a wide variety of complex molecules can be adsorbed. TREVER®|SORB polymeric adsorbents are used in various specialized applications such as chemical processing, food and beverage processing and pharmaceuticals.

Integrated solutions:

Bases, compounds and Emulsions Commodities- Single juice concentrates and blends, NFC Juice, Cells, Whole fruit comminutes, Essential oils, Peel extract (cloudy), etc…

Food service solutions- Concentrates, Nectars, Drinks, Teas, RTD, Smoothies- provided in different packaging solutions.

Fruitlift:

A recently launched solution of natural fruit based solution for breakfast cereals manufacturers looking to offer consumers cereals with no white sugar and in mild sweetness. Gat Foods extensive expertise in fruit-based drinks stems from a unique vertically integrated knowhow: growing citrus, processing fruit, producing a wide range of beverage solutions, bottling and marketing.

Specialties:

Advanced Integrated Solutions:

Bases-Compounds-Emulsions

Natural Fruity Mouthfeel Solution

Natural Turbidity Enhancers

Commodities:

Juice Concentrates

NFC Juice, Peel Extract (Cloudy)

Essential Oil

Whole Fruit Comminutes

Fruity coating

Fruity base

Fruit-based Sugar Replacement

Fruit ingredients and solutions for beverages and cereals

Ingredients for fruity beverages

Fruity bases for beverage industry

Fruity bases for cereals industry