Fungi-based food ingredient supplier MycoTechnology has announced a new collaboration with stevia solution provider Adorvia Biotechnology to create new tools for natural sugar reduction and optimised, low- and no-calorie sweetener blends with clean, sugar-like taste profiles.
The pair will combine MycoTechnology's Zukora Honey Truffle Sweet Protein with Adrovi's proprietary Reb M stevia to create new sweetener systems for product developers that closely match sugar's taste profile and sweetness curve while reducing calories and addressing common formulation challenges associated with high-intensity sweeteners.
Key elements of the collaboration include the following:
- combining scientific and application expertise to optimise sweetener blends for food and beverage manufacturers
- conducting joint go-to-market activities in North America under a signed collaboration agreement
- appointing Adorvia Biotechnology as MycoTechnology's exclusive distributor in China for ClearIQ Natural Flavor, a multifunctional flavour modifier created through mushroom mycelial fermentation to help improve the taste of better-for-you foods and beverages.
"With the launch of Zukora Honey Truffle Sweet Protein, MycoTechnology is expanding the toolkit for natural, non-artificial sugar reduction," said Jordi Ferre, CEO of MycoTechnology.
Adorvia is an ideal partner to help accelerate this vision. By combining Zukora's clean sweetness profile with Adorvia's high-quality Reb M, we can deliver more sugar-like solutions to customers while expanding our reach from the United States to China and other global markets.
"We are excited to collaborate with MycoTechnology and see global demand for their ingredients," added Jeff Pei, General Manager of Adorvia Biotechnology.
"With ClearIQ, we can help food and beverage companies in China enhance desirable flavours, mitigate negative flavours such as bitterness and protein off-notes and improve mouthfeel by reducing astringency."
Pairing our specialised Reb M stevia with Zukora offers the industry a powerful new way to deliver the sweetness profile consumers want, without added calories or sugar.
