ROQUETTE at VITAFOODS
MICROALGAE: a New Sector dedicated to Nutrition and Health
With its long-established contributions to nutrition and health, ROQUETTE is taking the opportunity at VITAFOODS to share its findings in both new ingredients and applications dedicated to meeting functional and nutritional priorities.
At VITAFOODS, ROQUETTE will be pleased to present its new sustainable resource: microalgae. In this connection, the company will share some of its current research results with visitors looking for innovation and sustainability in healthy foods.
This pathfinding work was initiated with:
- The launch of a microalgae development program entitled ALGOHUB™. Consisting of a consortium bringing together 14 partners, it deploys their expertise in a number of key sectors, including pharmacology and cosmetology, marine biotechnologies, aquaculture, human and animal nutrition, and extraction of active compounds.
- The takeover of BPS, a European chlorella manufacturer whose unique production technology fully meets customers’ quality and product safety expectations. Chlorella products will be presented under the brand name: ALGOMED®.
In addition, ROQUETTE will highlight innovative applications of some of its nutritional and functional ingredients:
- A unique way to boost fibre intake easily and efficiently will be represented by samples of 100% NUTRIOSE® soluble fibre in the form of a table-top fibre supplement.
- A highly successful way of meeting the specific safety and quality requirements of nutraceutical producers will be found in ROQUETTE’s premium range of GLUCIDEX® maltodextrins and dried glucose syrups.
- Using ingredients obtained from the pea, ROQUETTE will also open up new opportunities to manufacturers looking for reliable protein, fibre and starch sources.
- Outstanding self-disintegrating properties are the hallmark of STARLAC®, a starch and lactose compound.
- A versatile excipient for improved stability is offered by PEARLITOL®, a mannitol range.
- A fast, high-quality aqueous film coating for the nutraceutical and pharma fields is provided by LYCOAT®, a starch-based polymer.
The Roquette Group:
Roquette is a private family business. Backed by 75 years of experience, it is the world’s leading polyol manufacturer and one of the top starch processors (No 2 in Europe and No 4 worldwide).
The Roquette Group, represented worldwide through 30 establishments - including 18 production sites - employs over 6000 staff, of which 3600 are in France.
In 2007 it achieved a turnover of over 2.5 billion euros and every year processes 6 million tonnes of renewable raw materials (maize, wheat, potatoes, peas and – soon – microalgae) in a range of over 650 products derived from starch. These products are for a range of industries, including human and animal nutrition, paper-board, pharmacy-cosmetology and biochemistry.
Keen to assert its independence and confirm both its leadership and its innovative drive and diversification, the Roquette Group has chosen to develop along two strategic axes: vegetal-based chemistry and nutrition-health. To this end, it invests over 40 million euros a year in R&D and more than 10% of its turnover in production facilities and equipment.
Roquette’s sustainable innovation strategy involves engineering and developing ingredients, products and applications that concurrently address ecological, economic and social challenges.
For further information:
Philippe CAILLAT - ALGOHUB™ (Microalgae)
Direct line: + 33 321 639 179
E-mail: philippe.caillat@roquette.com
Emily LAUWAERT - Human Nutrition
Direct line: + 33 321 633 846
E-mail: emily.lauwaert@roquette.com
Sergio NEVES - Pharmaceutical & Cosmetology
Direct line: + 33 321 633 703
E-mail: sergio.neves@roquette.com
ROQUETTE Group
62080 Lestrem Cedex FRANCE
www.roquette.com
Tel: + 33 321 633 600
Fax: +33 321 633 850