International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is an American-based company headquartered in New York. IFF is a publicly traded global company with nearly 25,000 employees worldwide. They have divisions in Health & Bioscience, Fragrance, Pharma, and Nourish. IFF's diverse portfolio and global reach make it a leader in creating innovative solutions across multiple industries, particularly in the food and beverage sector.
Gillco's Partnership with IFF
Our relationship with IFF began in 1994, making it our longest-standing partnership. We are proud to be a partner distributor of IFF’s Nourish (Food and Beverage Ingredients) division, headquartered in New Century, KS. The partnership originally began with legacy Danisco, which was acquired by DuPont in 2011, establishing their Nutrition & Biosciences division. In 2021, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences merged with IFF, further solidifying our enduring partnership.
IFF Product Offerings
IFF offers a wide range of high-quality ingredients that cater to various applications in the food industry. Below are some of the key ingredient categories they provide:
Antioxidants
Antioxidants in food are specifically developed to give products a high level of oxidative resistance and delay the onset of rancidity. They are essential for improving product quality and shelf life by delaying lipid oxidation, which causes fats and oils to become rancid. Antioxidants are available in powder and liquid forms and can be used in applications such as:
- • Bakery
- • Beverages
- • Confectionery
- • Dairy
- • Dairy alternatives
- • Frozen foods
- • Meat
- • Meat alternatives
- • Nutraceuticals
- • Pet food
- • Ready-to-eat foods
- • Snacks
- • Spreads and salsas
- • Dressings
- • Dips
IFF's antioxidant offering includes the line of GUARDIAN™ for Rosemary, Green Tea, Tocopherol, and Chelox.
Antimicrobials
Antimicrobials are ingredients that delay the growth of bacteria, enhancing food safety and extending shelf life. They help prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms, reducing the rate of spoiled foods and increasing product line extension opportunities. Antimicrobials come in powder and liquid forms and are used in similar areas as the antioxidants.
IFF's antimicrobial offerings include BioVia®, MicroGARD®, Natamax®, Nisaplin®, and NovaGARD®.
Gums and Systems
Gums, also known as hydrocolloids, are essential components in food and beverage products due to their high molecular weight and behavior in water. They are used for thickening, gelling, stabilizing, and suspension, significantly influencing the texture and mouthfeel of food products.
Systems are blends of multiple gums and other components tailored for specific applications.
IFF's gums and systems offerings include Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, and Pectin. These ingredients are used in bakery, bars, beverages, confectionery, culinary, dairy, dairy alternatives, frozen foods, meat, meat alternatives, pet food, ready-to-eat foods, snacks, spreads, salsas, dressings, and dips.
Emulsifiers and Enzymes
Emulsifiers help bind ingredient matrices and improve processing. Sourced from vegetable oils, they are used in bakery, confectionery, margarines, spreads, dairy, and culinary applications. Emulsifiers can improve dough strength, texture, volume, and enhance nutrition while cutting costs.
Enzymes are naturally occurring proteins that speed up or aid certain reactions without changing their nature. They help food producers create tastier, healthier, and label-friendly products, optimizing production and maximizing yield. Enzymes improve moisture retention, crumb softness, and elasticity, extending the shelf life of products.
IFF's emulsifier offerings are made from refined hydrogenated vegetable oil and are 100% RSPO Certified. Enzyme offerings are particularly focused on bakery applications for anti-staling and shelf-life extension.
Sweeteners
IFF offers functional sweeteners like Xylitol, a low-calorie polyol derived from birch and beech trees. Xylitol has a crystalline white appearance with a cooling effect and a 1-to-1 sweetness match for sucrose. It is used in bakery, confectionery, nutraceuticals, supplements, sports nutrition, oral care, and snacks.
Special Proteins
IFF provides various soy and pea protein products that add significant protein content to applications. Offerings include SUPRO® Soy Protein Isolates, RESPONSE®, ALPHA® Soy Protein Concentrates, TRUPRO® Soy & Pea Protein Extruded Nuggets, SUPRO® MAX Structured Vegetable Protein, and SUPRO® TEX Structured Vegetable Protein.
BetaPower® Betaine
BetaPower® Betaine is a natural nutrient with extensive health benefits, commercially extracted from sugar beet molasses. It enhances cell hydration, healthy aging, body composition, and performance. Applications include beverages and nutrition foods.
Partner with Gillco for IFF Ingredients
Gillco's long-standing partnership with IFF spans decades, ensuring we offer a diverse range of ingredients that meet the evolving needs of the food industry. As an authorized distributor of IFF's Nourish division, we provide high-quality ingredients that enhance food safety, improve shelf life, and create innovative solutions for various food and beverage applications.
For more information about IFF’s ingredients or to request a sample, contact Gillco today.