Gillco has been partnering with Corbion since 2020. Corbion's mission is to use their unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. This collaboration allows Gillco to offer a wide range of innovative and label-friendly ingredients to its customers, ensuring high-quality products and enhanced food safety.
Gillco's Partnership with Corbion
Gillco's partnership with Corbion underscores a commitment to quality and sustainability. As one of the leading Corbion distributors, Gillco proudly provides a variety of Corbion's high-quality ingredients including Origin (Antioxidants), Verdad, Purac and Purasal (Antimicrobials), and Verdad Advanta (Natural Curing). These ingredients are essential for numerous applications, including:
- beverage
- confectionery
- culinary
- dairy and dairy alternatives
- meat and meat alternatives
- pet food
- ready-to-eat products
- snacks
- spreads, salsas, and dressings
Corbion's Ingredient Offerings
Corbion is committed to preserving the environment by introducing biodegradable alternatives in consumer goods, utilizing bioplastics with a low carbon footprint, innovating gypsum-free technology for lactic acid production, exploring alternative feedstocks, and ensuring responsible sourcing for human rights and environmental conservation. Additionally, Corbion is dedicated to achieving carbon-neutral operations, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 33% per ton of product by 2030, with significant progress already made since 2016.
The Verdad® Line: Consumer-Friendly and Effective
Consumers are more label-conscious than ever in their search for ingredients they know and trust. Corbion’s portfolio of fermentation-based preservation solutions is naturally derived and aligns with today’s stringent labeling requirements and consumer demands. Products from the Verdad® portfolio include Verdad® Vinegar, Verdad® Ferments and Verdad® Advanta - these ferments can appear on labels as simple, understandable ingredients such as cultured sugar, vinegar, or celery powder.
Verdad® vinegars are proven to keep food safe by suppressing the growth of pathogens and spoilage bacteria. The Verdad® family of fermented/cultured sugar ingredients brings a unique blend of label-friendliness, safety, and extended shelf life to meat products. Verdad® MP100, a proprietary combination of vinegar and natural flavor, prevents mold growth in baked products without impacting taste or adding complexity to the label.
Origin™ Rosemary & Acerola: Natural Antioxidants
Antioxidants play a crucial role in slowing the natural process of oxidation, delaying rancidity, and reducing color loss in meat products. Corbion leverages nature’s ability to preserve freshness with its Origin® portfolio of natural, consumer-friendly antioxidant solutions. These plant-based ingredients are all based on certified authentic, sustainably sourced natural plant extracts, and applied with the knowledge and experience of world-class experts.
Rosemary is a natural antioxidant with an aromatic flavor, slowing down the oxidation process in ground meats and cooked, processed meats. The Origin® Powder RO2 provides a clean flavor and outstanding antioxidant functionality without negatively impacting the flavor of the product. Verdad® Powder AC34, a potent, natural, and label-friendly acerola cherry extract, delays the formation of metmyoglobin pigment in meats and helps retain their fresh red color. Acerola extract also serves as a natural cure accelerator in cured meat products, replacing sodium erythorbate and ensuring the efficient use of celery powder.
Purac™: Lactic Acid for Meat Safety
PURAC® natural lactic acid helps reduce bacteria in fresh meat during processing. Naturally present in the body and in foods like cheese, yogurt, and salami, lactic acid has been used and trusted by the meat industry for many years. PURAC® reduces microbial load and improves meat safety, ensuring high-quality products.
PURAC® is used in fresh meat processing to reduce bacteria, improve safety, and extend shelf life.
Purasal™: Sodium and Potassium Lactates
Our PURASAL® range of sodium and potassium lactates naturally extends the shelf life of processed meats. PURASAL effectively inhibits the growth of spoilage bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria, Pseudomonas, Leuconostoc, and Enterobacter. In both fresh and cooked meat products, it works by lowering water activity and disrupting bacterial metabolism, while also enhancing the meat's tenderness and juiciness. Additionally, PURASAL can intensify the salty flavor of processed meats, allowing manufacturers to reduce sodium content, control purge, and achieve higher yields.
Partner with Gillco for Corbion Ingredients
Why choose Gillco as your Corbion distributor? Our partnership with Corbion allows us to offer a wide range of high-quality, label-friendly ingredients that meet the demands of today’s consumers. We are committed to providing sustainable solutions that enhance food safety, extend shelf life, and improve product quality. Chat with an account manager today to find the best Corbion ingredients for your product needs.
For more information about Corbion’s ingredients or to request a sample, contact Gillco today.