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Gums & Resins
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Acacia Gum (E414) request specification |
Derived from the sap of Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal trees. (We are able to supply Sudanese Kordofan, Chadian and Nigerian versions of this product). | Kibbled, mechanically ground or spray dried. | Used as a binding agent in the confectionery and pharmaceutical industries and as an emulsifying agent in the beverage industry. It also has various other technical applications. |
| Acaroid Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of various Australian grass trees. | Powder. | Used in lacquers, varnishes, pyrotechnics and paper manufacture. |
| Asafoetida Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Ferula Asafoetida plant. | Soft pink odorous paste. | Used for the production of essential oil for the perfume and fragrance industry. It is also used as a spice in some countries. |
| Carob Gum (Locust Bean Gum) (E410) request specification |
Derived from the seed of the Carob or Locust Bean tree (Ceratonia siliqua | Powder. | Used as a caffeine-free substitute for cocoa powder and as a thickener for frozen desserts, cultured dairy products, ice cream, cream cheese etc. |
| Chios Mastic Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Pistacia Lentiscus tree. | Tears. | Used for the manufacture of artists’ colours and some pharmaceutical applications. |
| Colophony Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of Conifer trees. | Balsamic resin (the distillation residue of turpentine oil), Root resin (the extract of rhizomes of conifers) and Tall resin (the distillation residue of tall oil). | Used as a starting product the manufacture of modified resins and for newspaper printing inks and glue solutions. |
| Damar Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of Dipterocarpaceae trees both living and fossilised. | Lumps or tears. | Used for colours and varnishes, especially for printing colours. |
| Elemi Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Canarium Luconicum tree. | Hard paste. | Used in the perfume industry and in the production of lacquers and varnishes. |
| Galbanum Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the of the Ferula Galbaniflua plant. | Paste. | Used in the production of galbanum oil (a raw material for perfuming soap), for incense and as a fumigant. |
| Ghatti Gum request specification |
Derived from the resin of the Anogeissus latfolia tree. | Powder. | Used for calico printing and occasionally as a substitute for Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic). |
| Guar Gum (E412) request specification |
Derived from the endosperm of the bean of the Guar bush (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus). | Powder. | Used a binding agent and stabiliser for sauces, ice creams, sorbets, bakery and pastry products and in the pharmaceutical, paper, textile and drilling industries. |
| Gum Benzoin Siam request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Styrax benzoin and Styrax Tonkinensis trees. | Broken lumps/pieces. | Used in the colour, lacquer and pyrotechnics industry. |
| Gum Benzoin Sumatra request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Styrax benzoin and Styrax Sumatranus trees. | Broken lumps/pieces. | Used in the colour, lacquer and pyrotechnics industry. |
| Gum Karaya (Stercula Gum) (E416) request specification |
Derived from the Sterculia urens tree. | Powder, kibbled or whole. | Often used in conjunction with Locust Bean Gum in ice cream, custard and sweets as a filler for its capability to multiply its volume by 100 times with the addition of water. |
| Juniper Gum/Resin (Sandarac) request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Sandarac cypress tree. | Broken lumps/pieces. | Used for lacquers, plaster and dental fillings. |
| Mastic Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Pistacia Lentiscus tree. | Tears. | Used in the manufacture of alcoholic drinks, sweets, spices, perfumes, pharmaceutical and chemical products. |
| Myrrh Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Commiphora Myrha tree. | Small pieces, pea size or siftings. | Used in the pharmaceutical industry for oral and dental care, as fumigant and in the production of perfume. |
| Olibanum Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Burseraceae family of trees. | Small pieces, pea size or siftings. | Used in the manufacture of incense and perfumes. |
| Oppoponax Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Commiphora Erythraea tree. | Small pieces. | Used in the manufacture of incense and perfumes. |
| Sandarac (Juniper Gum/Resin) request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Sandarac cypress tree. | Small pieces. | Used for lacquers, plaster and dental fillings. |
| Styrax Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the sap of the Liquidambar tree. | Paste. | Used in the production of perfumes. |
| Tara Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the endosperm of the seed of the Caesalpina Spinosa tree. | Powder. | Used as a substitute for Guar Gum or Locust Bean Gum. |
| Tragacanth Gum (E413) request specification |
Derived from the roots of Astragalus plant. | Powder, whole flake or ribbon. | Used as a binding agent by the food and pharmaceutical industries in addition to having other applications. |
| Xanthan Gum (E415) request specification |
Derived from the fermentation of the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium found on cabbage plants. | Powder. | Widely used as a stabiliser and thickener in the production of salad dressings, soups, sauces, desserts, instant drinks and toppings as well as in the baking, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. |
Gelling Agents, Emulsifiers and Stabilisers
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic) (E414) request specification |
Derived from the sap of Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal trees. (We are able to supply Sudanese Kordofan, Chadian and Nigerian versions of this product). | Kibbled, mechanically ground or spray dried. | Used as a binding agent in the confectionery and pharmaceutical industries and as an emulsifying agent in the beverage industry. It also has various other technical applications. |
| Agar Agar (E406) request specification |
Derived from the red algaes Rhodophyceae, Gelidiacae and Sphaerococcaceae. | Powder or strip form. | Used as a thickener and gelling agent in the confectionery, food, tinned meat, pharmaceutical, microbiology, cosmetic and dental industries. |
| Carob Gum (E410) request specification |
Derived from the seed of the Carob or Locust Bean tree (Ceratonia siliqua). | Powder. | Used as a caffeine-free substitute for cocoa powder and as a thickener for frozen desserts, cultured dairy products, ice cream, cream cheese etc. |
| Carrageenan (E407) request specification |
Derived from the red algae Rhodophyceae. | Powder or granules. | Used as a gelling agent for jellies and puddings, as a thickener for soups and sauces, as a stabilising agent for ice cream, whipped cream and beer froth, as an emulsifier for milk products and cocoa drinks, as a thickening agent for toothpaste, soaps and sun creams and as a finishing agent in the textile industry. |
| Citric Acid Esters request specification |
Produced by monoglycerides reacting with citric acid. | Liquid or flakes. | Used in the production of confectionery, margarine and spreads. |
| Distilled Monoglyceride of Fatty Acids request specification |
Derived from palm or sunflower oil. | Liquid or flakes. | Used in the bakery, confectionery and dairy industries and in the production of margarine, spreads, ice cream, noodles, meats and fillings. |
| Gelatin (E441) request specification |
Derived from bovine or porcine skins or bones and from fish. | Powder or granules. | Used in chilled dairy products, confectionery, jellies and meat products. |
| Ghatti Gum request specification |
Derived from the resin of the Anogeissus latfolia tree. | Powder. | Used for calico printing and occasionally as a substitute for Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic). |
| Guar Gum (E412) request specification |
Derived from the endosperm of the bean of the Guar bush (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus). | Powder. | Used a binding agent and stabiliser for sauces, ice creams, sorbets, bakery and pastry products and in the pharmaceutical, paper, textile and drilling industries. |
| Gum Arabic (E414) request specification |
Derived from the sap of Acacia Senegal tree (we are able to supply Sudanese Kordofan, Chadian and Nigerian versions of this product). | Kibbled, mechanically ground or spray dried. | Used as a binding agent in the confectionery and pharmaceutical industries and as an emulsifying agent in the beverage industry. It also has various other technical applications. |
| Gum Karaya (E416) request specification |
Derived from the Sterculia urens tree. | Powder, kibbled or whole. | Often used in conjunction with Locust Bean Gum in ice cream, custard and sweets as a filler for its capability to multiply its volume by 100 times with the addition of water. |
| Konjac Gum/Resin (E425) request specification |
Derived from the root of the Amorphophallus Konjac plant. | Powder. | Used as a gelling agent, thickener, film former, emulsifier and stabiliser by the food industry. |
| Lecithin (E322) request specification |
Derived from soybeans and other soft seeds (sunflower, rapeseed), egg yolks, corn or animal resources. | Available as follows: 1. Fluid lecithins and hydrolysed fluid lecithins in both standard PCR-ve (for technical applications) and non-GM IP versions. 2. De-oiled powdered lecithins (standard or hydrolysed) in both PCR-ve and non-GM IP versions. 3. De-oiled granular lecithins in both PCR-ve and non-GM versions. 4. Fractionated lecithins (phospholipid concentrations) either as a wax or in liquid form. 5. Egg lipids either as a wax or in liquid form. 6. Fluid Sunflower lecithin (native or hydrolysed) non-GM and non-allergenic, thus avoiding the need for allergen labelling. | Used an emulsifier in the food, dietetic, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Also as a release agent, wetting agent, dispersant and viscosity modifier in various industrial applications. |
| Locust Bean Gum (E410) request specification |
Derived from the seed of the Carob or Locust Bean tree (Ceratonia siliqua). | Powder. | Used as a caffeine-free substitute for cocoa powder and as a thickener for frozen desserts, cultured dairy products, ice cream, cream cheese etc. |
| Mono and Di-Acetyl Tartaric Ester of Monoglyceride request specification |
DATEMs are produced by the reaction of diacetyl tartaric anhydride with mono- and diglycerides that are derived from edible sources. | Liquid | Used in the bakery industry. |
| Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - PGPR request specification |
Derived from castor beans. | Liquid. | Used in the bakery and confectionery industries and in the production of margarine and spreads. |
| Psyllium request specification |
Derived from some of the members of the Plantago seed genus. | Powder, Husks. | Used in the pharmaceutical industry, in the production of high fibre breakfast cereals and as an thickener in the manufacture of ice cream and frozen desserts |
| Seaweed Meal request specification |
Derived from the green algae Ascophyllum Nodosum and the brown algae Laminaria Digitata | Powder. | Used in the production of animal fodder, fertilisers and cosmetics. |
| Spirulina request specification |
Derived from algae that thrive in alkaline lakes. | Powder. | Used as a health food supplement and as fish food. |
| Tara Gum/Resin request specification |
Derived from the endosperm of the seed of the Caesalpina Spinosa tree. | Powder. | Used as a substitute for Guar Gum or Locust Bean Gum. |
| Tragacanth Gum (E413) request specification |
Derived from the roots of Astragalus plant. | Powder, whole flake or ribbon. | Used as a binding agent by the food and pharmaceutical industries in addition to having other applications. |
| Xanthan Gum (E415) request specification |
Derived from the fermentation of the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium found on cabbage plants. | Powder. | Widely used as a stabiliser and thickener in the production of salad dressings, soups, sauces, desserts, instant drinks and toppings as well as in the baking, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. |
Shellacs
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| ABTN/SKTN Type Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Bleached Waxy White Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Free flowing granular powder | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Flake Shellac Blonde (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Lemon Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Orange Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Superblonde Pharma Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Superblonde Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Transparent Bleached Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Free flowing pale yellow granular powder | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Dewaxed Water Soluble Shellac 63 FO-KH (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Powder | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Garnet Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Instan Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Lemon 1 Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Orange TN Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Sona Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
| Standard 1 Shellac (E904) request specification |
Derived from the purified material obtained from the resinous secretion of the female insect Laccifera Lacca. | Flakes | Used for wood coatings and glazes, flexographic printing inks, leather finishing, hat proofing, cosmetics (eg hair sprays and shampoos), fruit, confectionery and medicine coatings, packaging materials for food and as a raw material for shellac products. |
Lecithins
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| De-oiled Lecithin request specification |
Derived from Soya beans (GM and non-GM) | Powder, coarse powder or granules. | Used in the bakery and confectionery industries and in the production of soups, sauces and gravies, ready meals, pasta, instant products, animal feeds and pet foods, health foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. |
| Fluid Lecithin request specification |
Derived from Rapeseed (GM), Soya beans (GM and non-GM) and Sunflower Seeds (non-GM and non-Allergenic) | Viscous fluid. | Used in the production of margarines, spreads and sauces, in bakery and cereal products, in pasta, in confectionery (particularly chocolate), in instant and ready meals in animal feed and pet food, in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and as a release agent. Its non-food uses include release agent, lubricant, leather softening, wetting agent and dispersant. |
| Hydrolysed Lecithins request specification |
Derived from Rapeseed (GM), Soya beans (GM and non-GM) or Sunflower seeds (non-GM and non-Allergenic). | Fluid or powder | Used in the bakery and confectionery industries, in soups, gravies and sauces, in ready meals and instand products, in icing and fondants, in pata, in animal feeds and pet foods,in health foods and in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. |
| Lecithin (E322) request specification |
Derived from soybeans and other soft seeds (sunflower, rapeseed), egg yolks, corn or animal resources. | Available as follows: 1. Fluid lecithins and hydrolysed fluid lecithins in both standard PCR-ve (for technical applications) and non-GM IP versions. 2. De-oiled powdered lecithins (standard or hydrolysed) in both PCR-ve and non-GM IP versions. 3. De-oiled granular lecithins in both PCR-ve and non-GM versions. 4. Fractionated lecithins (phospholipid concentrations) either as a wax or in liquid form. 5. Egg lipids either as a wax or in liquid form. 6. Fluid Sunflower lecithin (native or hydrolysed) non-GM and non-allergenic, thus avoiding the need for allergen labelling. | Used an emulsifier in the food, dietetic, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Also as a release agent, wetting agent, dispersant and viscosity modifier in various industrial applications. |
| Lecithin blends request specification |
Various (this is lecithin blended with oils or other emulsifiers eg PGPR or mono and di-glycerides. | Fluid | Lecithin blends are used in the bakery industry, in the production of snack foods, sauces, soups and gravies, in ready meals and in pasta. |
| Lecithin on a carrier request specification |
Sunflowr seeds (non-GM and non-Allergenic). | Powder (lecithin on rice flour). | Used in the bakery industry and in the production of snack foods, soups, sauces and gravies, ready meals and pasta. |
Food and Pharmaceutical Colours
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Allura Red AC (E129 / FD&C Red 40) request specification |
A red synthetic dye. CI No. 16035 (or 16035:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes | Used in sweets, condiments, medications, cosmetics and drinks. |
| Amaranth (E123) request specification |
A bluish red synthetic dye.CI No. 16185 (or 16185:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in gravy mixes, meat patties and blackcurrant drinks. |
| Black PN (E151) request specification |
A violet/black synthetic dye.CI No. 28440 | Powder or granules. | Used in decorations and coatings, fish paste, flavoured milk drinks, ice cream, mustard, sauces, red fruit jams, savoury snacks, soft drinks, soups and sweets. |
| Brilliant Blue FCF (E133 / FD&C Blue 1) request specification |
A blue synthetic dye.CI No. 42090 (or 42090:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in tinned processed peas, dairy products, sweets and drinks. |
| Brown HT (E155) request specification |
A brown synthetic dye.CI No. 20285 | Powder or granules. | Found mainly in chocolate flavoured cakes. |
| Carmosine (E122) request specification |
A dark bluish red synthetic dye.CI No. 14720 (or as 14720:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in flavoured desserts, jam, marzipan, bottled sauces and breaded products. |
| Cochineal request specification |
Derived from the female cochineal insect Dactylopius coccus which is bred on cacti. The insect is separated from the cactus and then dried and cleaned. | Powder | Used as a red dye for beverages and food (especially for meat products), cosmetic products and drinks such as aperitifs and bitters |
| Erythrosine (E127 / FD&C Red 3) request specification |
A red synthetic dye.CI No. 45430 (or 45430:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in yoghurts, vacuum-packed ham and pork, glace cherries, tinned fruits and potato based snacks. |
| Green S (E142) request specification |
A bluish green synthetic dye.CI No. 44090 | Powder or granules. | Used in desserts, gravy granules, ice cream, mint sauce, sweets, packet breadcrumbs, cakes mixes and tinned peas. |
| Indigo Carmine (E132 / FD&C Blue 2) request specification |
A blue synthetic dye.CI No. 73015 (or 47005:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Commonly added to tablets and capsules; also used in ice cream, sweets, baked goods, biscuits and confectionery. |
| Patent Blue V (sodium/calcium salt) (E131) request specification |
A dark blue synthetic dye.CI No. 42051 (or 42051:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Sometimes used in Scotch eggs. |
| Ponceau 4R (E124) request specification |
A red synthetic dye.CI No. 16255 (or 16255:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in jams, jellies, ice cream, soups, savoury rice and meat products. |
| Quinoline Yellow (di-sulphonate) (E104) request specification |
A greenish yellow synthetic dye.CI No. 47005 (or 47005:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used with other yellow colours especially in Scotch eggs, smoked haddock and ices. |
| Red 2G (E128) request specification |
A red synthetic dye.CI No. 18050 (or 18050:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in pork pies, sausages and other meat products. |
| Sunset Yellow (calc stable) (E110 / FD&C Yellow 6) request specification |
A yellow synthetic dye, used with E102.CI No. 15985 (or 15985:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in soft drinks, sauces, cakes, biscuits, puddings, meat products, tinned and packet convenience foods and confectionery. |
| Sunset Yellow (E110 / FD&C Yellow 6) request specification |
An orange synthetic dye, used with E102.CI No. 15985 (or 15985:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in soft drinks, sauces, cakes, biscuits, puddings, meat products, tinned and packet convenience foods and confectionery. |
| Tartrazine (E102 / FD&C Yellow 5) request specification |
A yellow synthetic dye.CI No. 19140 (or 19140:1 for lake) | Powder, granules or as aluminium lakes. | Used in pastries, confectionery, drinks, cake mixes, custard powder, yoghurt, ice cream, jam, jelly, mustard, sauces and soups. |
Hydrocolloids
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Agar Agar (E406) request specification |
Derived from the red algaes Rhodophyceae, Gelidiacae and Sphaerococcaceae. | Powder or strip form. | Used as a thickener and gelling agent in the confectionery, food, tinned meat, pharmaceutical, microbiology, cosmetic and dental industries. |
| Carob Gum (E410) request specification |
Derived from the seed of the Carob or Locust Bean tree (Ceratonia siliqua). | Powder. | Used as a caffeine-free substitute for cocoa powder and as a thickener for frozen desserts, cultured dairy products, ice cream, cream cheese etc. |
| Carrageenan (E407) request specification |
Derived from the red algae Rhodophyceae. | Powder or granules. | Used as a gelling agent for jellies and puddings, as a thickener for soups and sauces, as a stabilising agent for ice cream, whipped cream and beer froth, as an emulsifier for milk products and cocoa drinks, as a thickening agent for toothpaste, soaps and sun creams and as a finishing agent in the textile industry. |
| Gelatin (E441) request specification |
Derived from bovine or porcine skins or bones and from fish. | Powder or granules. | Used in chilled dairy products, confectionery, jellies and meat products. |
| Guar Gum (E412) request specification |
Derived from the endosperm of the bean of the Guar bush (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus). | Powder. | Used a binding agent and stabiliser for sauces, ice creams, sorbets, bakery and pastry products and in the pharmaceutical, paper, textile and drilling industries. |
| Xanthan Gum (E415) request specification |
Derived from the fermentation of the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium found on cabbage plants. | Powder. | Widely used as a stabiliser and thickener in the production of salad dressings, soups, sauces, desserts, instant drinks and toppings as well as in the baking, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. |
Vegetable Oils
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil request specification |
Derived from the fruit of the Arecaceae Elaeis oil palm. | Fluid | Encapsulation, lubrication, as a release agent and in the production of health foods. |
| Red Palm Oil request specification |
Derived from the fruit of the Arecaceae Elaeis oil palm. | Fluid or Powder | Red Pam Oil is a source of natural beta carotene and vitamins and it is used in production of sauces, dressings, oils, margarines, spreads, confectionery, baby foods, ready meals and in some bakery applications. |
| Soya Oil request specification |
Derived from soya beans that have been refined and deodorised. | Liquid | Used in the production of snack foods, salad dressings, mayonnaise, in the baking industry, in the pharmaceutical industry and various industrial applications including disinfectants, paints, shampoos and putty. |
| Sunflower Oil request specification |
Derived from sunflower seeds that have been winterised, refined and deodorised. | Liquid | Used in the production of confectionery, margarine, shortening and as cooking oil. Also used in the manufacture of paints. |
Minerals
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Barytes request specification |
Obtained from the mineral barite | Powder. | Used for x-ray imaging and other diagnostic procedures, as a pigment in the manufacture of paint, for oil drilling and for ceramics and glass. |
| Bentonites request specification |
Natural sodium montmorrillonite and sodium traced calcium montmorrillonite. | Powder. | Used in the production of animal feeds and cats litter as well as for foundry, civil engineering and pelletising. |
| Calcium Carbonate request specification |
Found in minerals and rocks such as aragonite, calcite, chalk, limestone, marble and travertine. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of paints, printing inks, plastic cables, grouts, foods, pharmaceuticals, fragrances and personal care products. |
| Chalk request specification |
Found in minerals and rocks such as aragonite, calcite, chalk, limestone, marble and travertine. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of paints, printing inks, plastic cables, grouts, foods, pharmaceuticals, fragrances and personal care products. |
| China Clay request specification |
Obtained from the natural mineral kaolinite. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of tableware, sanitaryware, electrical porcelain, tiles, glass fibre and white cement. |
| Dolomite request specification |
Magnesium calcium carbonate | Granules. | Used in paint and plaster formulations and as an aggregate in ceramic and flooring applications. |
| Kaolin request specification |
Obtained from the natural mineral kaolinite. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of tableware, sanitaryware, electrical porcelain, tiles, glass fibre and white cement. |
| Mica request specification |
Obtained from the phyllosilicate group of minerals. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of electrical products and heat resistant glass. |
| Talc request specification |
Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. | Powder. | Used in the manufacture of cosmetic products, lubricants, paper and baby products. |
| Titanium Dioxide request specification |
Obtained from ilmenite and leuxocene ores. | Powder. | Used as a pigment to provide whiteness in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, inks, foods and toothpastes as well as in skincare and cosmetic products. |
Waxes
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Beeswax (E901) request specification |
Derived from honeycombs built by bees. | Lumps, flakes or powder. | Used in the manufacture of quality candles, soap, cosmetics, sweet and tablet coatings and shoe, floor and furniture polish. |
| Candelilla Wax (E902) request specification |
Derived from the leaves and the stem of the Euphorbia Antisyphilitica plant. | Lumps, flakes or powder. | Used in shoe and floor polish, candles and cosmetics. |
| Carnauba Wax (E903) request specification |
Derived from the leaves of the Copernicia-Cerifera Martius palm tree. | Lumps, flakes or powder. | Used as a glazing agent for confectionery and pharmaceutical tablets, for paper coatings and the manufacture of paints, cosmetics and car, shoe and furniture polish. |
| Ceresin Wax request specification |
Derived from the mineral Ozokerite. | Slabs. | Used in the manufacture of electrical insulators, candles and extra soft paper tissues. |
| Genuine Japan Wax request specification |
Derived from the fruit if the Rhus Succedanea tree. | Slabs. | Used in the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods and candles. |
| Microcrystalline Wax (E905c) request specification |
Derived by refining or separating the waxes from crude mineral oil. | Blocks or pellets. | Used in the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, coatings polishes and candles. |
| Montan Wax (E912) request specification |
Derived from certain types of Lignite (Brown Coal) | Lumps. | Used as a coating for citrus fruits and in the manufacture of paints, lubricants and car and shoe polish. |
| Ozokerite Wax request specification |
Derived from the mineral Ozokerite. | Lumps. | Used in the manufacture of electrical insulators, candles and extra soft paper tissues. |
| Paraffin Wax (E905) request specification |
Derived by refining or separating the waxes from crude mineral oil. | Slabs or pellets. | Used in the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, coatings polishes and candles. |
Vitamin and Mineral Pre-mixes
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| SternVit BF request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of manufacturers. | Powder | Used in baby food. |
| SternVit BP request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of manufacturers. | Powder | Used in biscuits and crackers, wafers, bread and pasta. |
| SternVit BV request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of manufacturers. | Powder | Used in fruit juices, energy drinks, dry beverage bases and tea. |
| SternVit CR request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of manufacturers. | Powder | Used in breakfast cereals and muesli bars. |
| SternVit DP request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit | Powder | Used in milk, yoghurt and whey. |
| SternVit FS request specification |
Pre-mixes containing premium quality vitamins and minerals that are tailor-made to suit the individual needs of manufacturers. | Powder | Used in special foods for athletes, dietetic foods and multivitamin tablets. |
Other Products
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Liquorice request specification |
Derived from the liquorice root Glycyrrhiza glabra | Spray dried powder | Used in confectionery, in the tobacco and chewing-tobacco industry, as a foaming agent in lemonade, as an expectorant and for preparing and compounding medicines in order to optimise their absorption |
| Menthol request specification |
Derived from peppermint or other mint oils | Crystals of approximately 1 to 4 cm in length | Used in the production of scents, snuffs, tooth-ache tablets, mouth washes, hair tonics, migraine sticks, tooth paste and various confectionery items |
Starches
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Modified Tapioca Starch request specification |
Derived from the root of the Cassava plant | Powder | Used in the production of coatings for batters, soups, sauces and gravies, bakery and snack products, fat and egg replacements. margarine and spreads, noodles and pastas, meat products and ready meals. |
| Modified Wheat Starch request specification |
Wheat | Powder | Used in the production of coatings and batters, soups, sauces and gravies, bakery and snack products, fat and egg replacements, margarines and spreads, noodles and pastas, meat products and ready meals. |
| Native Tapioca Starch request specification |
Derived from the root of the Cassava plant | Powder | Used in the production of coatings for batters, soups, sauces and gravies, bakery and snack products, fat and egg replacements. margarine and spreads, noodles and pastas, meat products and ready meals. |
| Native Wheat Starch request specification |
Wheat | Powder | Used in the production of coatings for batters, soups, sauces and gravies, bakery and snack products, fat and egg replacements. margarine and spreads, noodles and pastas, meat products and ready meals. |
Enzymes
| Name | Origin | Physical Form | Application |
| Amylase request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery distilling and brewing. |
| Hemicellulases request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, distilling and brewing. |
| Invertase request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, brewing and distilling. |
| Lactoperoxidase request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, brewing and distilling. |
| Lipases request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, distilling and brewing. |
| Protease request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, distilling and brewing. |
| Xylanase request specification |
Microbial | Powder | Bakery, confectionery, distilling and brewing. |
