Ingredient of choice for the flavour and fragrance industry

Valencene is an aroma ingredient found in the peel of oranges and in some other plants. It is responsible for the characteristic smell of oranges. Until now, its use has been restricted by its high cost, limited supply and inconsistent product quality.

By producing Valencene via fermentation, rather than extracting it from orange peel oil, Evolva’s process allows Valencene to be made in large amounts in a highly reproducible, sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Valencene by Evolva™ 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 Valencene by Evolva™ products are well suited for a broad array of products.

• Valencene 94% is Evolva’s purest natural Valencene and meets the EU Flavour regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008’s purity of a minimum 94% Valencene. Valencene at this purity level has historically not been available due to technical constraints. Evolva’s expertise in the production of Valencene and skilled processing techniques have resulted in this high-purity fresh citrus Valencene now accessible to the market.

• Valencene 80% is Evolva’s high quality Valencene with a clean fresh, slightly fruity profile with some woody after notes. Valencene 80% is an affordable, readily available and consistent quality product which is a perfect alternative to materials made from citrus.

• Valencene D has been created to a minimum purity of ≥ 70%. Further purification of our Valencene N creates the unique taste and aroma profile. This product has been developed specifically for application in new products where a more definitive and refined woody background profile is required.

• Valencene T has been created to a minimum purity of ≥ 65%. This product has a sweet, orange, woody, citrus profile, created by Evolva™ for use as an affordable alternative to Valencene derived from citrus.

• Valencene N has been created to a minimum purity of ≥ 60%. This product has the very raw and robust profile of a material taken directly from the fermentation process with minimum purification. The raw nature of Valencene N makes it an ideal and cost-effective material designed solely for further conversion into Nootkatone.

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