Ingredient of choice for the flavour and fragrance industry
Nootkatone is an ingredient that is found naturally in grapefruit and certain other plants. It is responsible for the characteristic scent of grapefruit. Until now, its use has been limited in flavour and fragrance applications by its high cost in use, limited supply and product quality.
By producing nootkatone via precision fermentation, rather than extracting it from the skin of grapefruits, Evolva’s process allows Nootkatone to be made in large amounts in a highly reproducible, contaminant free, sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Nootkatone by Evolva™ is the solution for common supply chain problems.
A versatile ingredient
Nootkatone by EvolvaTM is a key ingredient in driving consumer preference across a broad range of products, including food and beverage, fragrances, personal care and home care products.
With very consistent purities and sensory profiles, the range of Nootkatone by EvolvaTM products are well suited for a broad array of products where a defined citrus, woody, grapefruit profile is required.
- Nootkatone 98%
Our highest purity – with a minimum of 98% purity – Nootkatone 98% is in a crystal form and is fully approved for use in both flavours and fragrances. This Nootkatone has a distinctive citrus and woody aroma, ideal for beverages and personal care fragrances.
- Nootkatone 93%
Designed specifically for the flavour market, Nootkatone 93% is in a liquid form which enables flavour manufacturers to take advantage of a high purity citrus ingredient with the convenience of a pourable and easy to use product.
- Nootkatone 85%
Supplied in liquid forms this Nootkatone is designed as an easy to use material with a complex citrus profile with underlying woody and fresh aromas.
Evolva announced in Dec 2022 the launch of “Natural Nootkatone by Evolva”, a natural ingredient at the highest purity level, now meeting all requirements to be qualified as natural also in the EU, in addition to the US.
This broadens Evolva’s existing Nootkatone offering and opens up significant new addressable markets based on naturality and sustainability.
Our purpose: nature sustained
At Evolva we believe in applying technology platforms, such as precision fermentation, to help resolve sourcing bottlenecks in nature. These enable us to provide products that can contribute to health, wellbeing and sensory enjoyment.
We research, develop and commercialize high quality, affordable, ready-to-formulate ingredients that are based on nature and are available at all times, in any quantity.
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At Evolva, we are more than an ingredients provider, we are a reliable, end-to-end, innovative partner powered by experts to deliver science-backed nutrition and health products and quality customized solutions.
