Going beyond citrus: BASF Aroma Ingredients unveils fermentation-based natural flavors

30 Oct 2023 --- BASF Aroma Ingredient’s brand Isobionics is launching two new natural products on the flavor market. Isobionics Natural alpha-Bisabolene 98 and Isobionics Natural (-)-alpha-Bisabolol 99 are the latest additions to Isobionics’ flavor portfolio.

The two new products are produced with fermentation technology, are independent of harvest conditions and are pesticide-free, flags the company.

They were developed following requests and feedback from the company’s customers.

“This is a major milestone for us and for the flavor industry, as it is the first time that two natural flavors are being launched and marketed together. Building on our cutting-edge fermentation technology, we can constantly expand our natural flavor portfolio beyond our well-established citrus products to address further customer and market demands,” says Toine Janssen, CEO of Isobionics.

Breaking new ground
Isobionics Natural (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is a known product, traditionally derived from natural sources and with a complex and captivating aroma profile. Renowned for its delicate floral notes, it offers a subtle hint of chamomile, along with hints of sweet, woody undertones, resulting in a truly unique flavor experience. 

This innovation allows culinary professionals and beverage creators to boost other flavors, such as vanillin and nootkatone, to add a distinctive twist to their creations.

According to the company, Isobionics Natural alpha-Bisabolene 98 is a breakthrough in the flavor industry as its purity improves better flavor development. Moreover, with its creamy milky flavor, it makes a major contribution to the expansion of the Isobionics’ portfolio.

Biotechnology complements support the transformation to renewables-based aroma ingredients.The two new flavor ingredients are also hailed for their versatility. These flavor ingredients, produced at very high concentrations via fermentation technology, can be found not only in citrus essential oils but also in several other natural oils, such as chamomile, ylang-ylang, black pepper, and basil oils. 

The very high quality of BASF Aroma Ingredient’s natural flavors opens up several possibilities for flavor enhancement across various applications. 

Whether adding crispness to mild flavors, complexity to your beverages and confectionery formulations, or a savory punch to culinary creations, the new products offer limitless potential for creating memorable taste experiences. 

These natural products use only renewable raw materials.

Steffen Götz, vice president of Aroma Ingredients at BASF, adds: “Isobionics’ new flavor solutions embody our ongoing commitment to providing sustainable and high-quality ingredients. These new product launches complement and expand the existing portfolio and answer the need for fermentation-based natural flavors. Dedication to providing natural and sustainable flavor solutions forms the core of our new product developments. Our biotech platform plays a significant role in developing future ingredients to deliver exceptional flavor profiles that are geared to consumer preferences.”

Edited by Gaynor Selby