By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 25, 2025 9:18 am
Isobionics Natural beta-Sinensal 20 is the first Sinensal single isomer on the market produced using cutting-edge fermentation technology
Isobionics, a biotechnology brand of BASF Aroma Ingredients, is launching two new natural ingredients on the flavor market. Isobionics Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and Isobionics Natural alpha-Humulene 90 are produced using an innovative cutting-edge fermentation process, making them a novelty in the flavor industry.
Both new products will be presented for the first time at the FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition 2025, which will take place on March 26-27 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel Conference Centre in London, United Kingdom.
"We are excited to launch Isobionics Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and Isobionics Natural alpha-Humulene 90, two high-quality biotech-based innovations for the global flavor industry which our customers have been asking for. We are looking forward to further engaging with our customers to enhance their flavor formulations with these new ingredients!" says Steffen Götz, Vice President of Aroma Ingredients at BASF.
Isobionics Natural beta-Sinensal 20 has an aldehydic, citrus (tangerine and mandarin) peel taste and odor with marine and algae notes at a use level of 0.1-10 ppm. Additionally, it helps highlight odor compositions with a fresh effect and taste compositions with a slightly metallic effect.
Isobionics Natural alpha-Humulene 90 tastes like woody cedar, piney, damp wood and sawdust with a terpineol note at 5-20 ppm use level. The odor is dry woody, resinous, also cedar, piney and patchouli-like, slightly grapefruit and herbal. This flavor ingredient has a very high purity and is suitable for non-alcoholic as well as alcoholic beverages – especially for mango, raspberry, mint and citrus flavors. Furthermore, it's the perfect choice for hop oil applications.
Both ingredients are produced via fermentation from readily available renewable raw materials. This process is independent of weather and harvest conditions and allows us to guarantee a consistent premium quality as well as reliable availability.
"We are dedicated to leveraging our Isobionics Biotech platform in order to develop new and innovative aroma ingredients that meet the needs of our customers. Our newest additions to the Isobionics portfolio are the result of these innovation efforts, with more exciting ingredients to come!" says Felix Gard, Managing Director of Isobionics and Head of Specialty Aroma Ingredients.