Isobionics® introduces two pioneering biotech flavour ingredients, Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and alpha-Humulene 90, set to transform flavour formulations.
Isobionics®, a biotechnology brand of BASF Aroma Ingredients, is launching two new natural ingredients on the flavour market. Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90 are produced using an innovative cutting-edge fermentation process, making them a novelty in the flavour industry. Both new products will be presented for the first time at the FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition 2025, which will take place on March 26-27 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel Conference Centre in London, United Kingdom.
“We are excited to launch Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90, two high-quality biotech-based innovations for the global flavor industry which our customers have been asking for. We are looking forward to further engaging with our customers to enhance their flavour formulations with these new ingredients!” says Steffen Götz, Vice President of Aroma Ingredients at BASF.
Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20
Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 has an aldehydic, citrus (tangerine and mandarin) peel taste and odour with marine and algae notes at a use level of 0.1-10 ppm. Additionally, it helps highlight odour compositions with a fresh effect and taste compositions with a slightly metallic effect.
The main advantage of this innovative flavour ingredient is that it is not extracted from orange oil, which opens up the potential for wide use in flavour applications. It adds juiciness and freshness to any fruit flavour from mango to berry, including all citrus flavours. In addition, it shows potent effects in savoury formulations such as fish, meat and tomato flavours. Last but not least, it is perfect for enhancing the organoleptic properties of orange oil products.
Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 meets EU and US food-grade standards1, complies with Reg. (EC) 1334/2008 and can be labelled as natural flavouring preparation in the EU, with FEMA/GRAS number approval expected in June 2025. The product is EU and US natural2, pesticide-free3 as well as kosher, halal and ISO 22000 certified.
Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90
Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90 tastes like woody cedar, piney, damp wood and sawdust with a terpineol note at 5-20 ppm use level. The odor is dry woody, resinous, also cedar, piney and patchouli-like, slightly grapefruit and herbal. This flavor ingredient has a very high purity and is suitable for non-alcoholic as well as alcoholic beverages – especially for mango, raspberry, mint and citrus flavors. Furthermore, it’s the perfect choice for hop oil applications.
Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90 is meeting EU and US food-grade standards1 and has received the new FEMA number 5077. The product is EU and US natural2, pesticide-free3 as well as kosher, halal and ISO 22000 certified.
Premium quality and reliable availability
Both ingredients are produced via fermentation from readily available renewable raw materials. This process is independent of weather and harvest conditions and allows us to guarantee a consistent premium quality as well as reliable availability.
Fostering innovation through revamped organisational set-up
The launches of Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 and Isobionics® Natural alpha-Humulene 90 are part of BASF’s ongoing investment in innovation. Last year, BASF Aroma Ingredients sharpened its global business management organisation to focus on strategic portfolio pillars. The new organisational structure includes a dedicated team for Specialty Aroma Ingredients that is fully engaged in driving product innovations in keeping with current and future trends. The team is led by Felix Gard, who also succeeded Toine Janssen as Managing Director for Isobionics®. “We are dedicated to leveraging our Isobionics® Biotech platform in order to develop new and innovative aroma ingredients that meet the needs of our customers. Our newest additions to the Isobionics® portfolio are the result of these innovation efforts, with more exciting ingredients to come!” says Felix Gard, Managing Director of Isobionics® and Head of Specialty Aroma Ingredients.
Customers are invited to reach out to their designated sales contacts for the opportunity to experience our latest flavour ingredient innovations as part of an exclusive demonstration or by ordering a product sample.
