Roquette to Present Microalgae Platform

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.

27/04/09 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.