Food Additives and Functional Ingredients for Industrial Applications

Sourcing Food Additives for Industrial Applications

When purchasing food additives in a B2B context, product price and availability are not the only factors that matter. Reliable sourcing also requires substance identity, purity, functional properties, packaging, documentation, regulatory status and supply planning to match the respective application.

Jebsen & Jessen Life Science supports industrial customers in selecting and sourcing suitable raw materials and additives. Please provide us with the required grade, relevant specification requirements, intended use, desired quantity, delivery location and planned delivery date.

Our Product Portfolio for the Food Industry

The following product groups structure our portfolio according to their primary function. When selecting a suitable raw material, product specification, purity, substance form, solubility, process stability, sensory properties and regulatory status are particularly relevant.

Not all raw materials listed are legally classified as food additives. The portfolio also includes food ingredients, nutrients, enzymes and other functional ingredients. The specific suitability, dosage, labelling and legal permissibility must be assessed for the respective food category, application and intended target market.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are used in dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, beverage powders and functional foods, among other applications. Key selection criteria include purity, substance form, solubility, particle size, sensory properties and processing characteristics.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants can help limit oxidative changes and contribute to stabilizing colour, flavour and product quality. Selection depends on the food matrix, pH value, solubility, processing conditions and legally permitted use.

Flavours

Flavours and flavour components are used to develop, complement or standardize defined taste and aroma profiles. For industrial applications, dosage, solubility, process stability and declaration requirements are important in addition to sensory properties.

Energy and Performance Ingredients

Ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, inositol or L-carnitine are used in energy drinks, beverage powders and sports nutrition products. Important selection criteria include substance form, purity, solubility, stability and regulatory requirements.

Enzymes

Enzymes support selected processes in food production. Their suitability depends on enzyme activity, dosage, temperature, pH value, reaction time and the specific product application. Our portfolio includes glucose oxidase, among others.

Humectants

Humectants influence moisture balance and texture in suitable food products. They are used, for example, in confectionery, baked goods and fillings. Their function depends on the formulation, water activity, dosage and storage conditions.

Flavour Enhancers

Flavour enhancers support or intensify existing taste characteristics. When selecting a product, the food matrix, desired flavour profile, dosage, combination with other ingredients and labelling requirements must be taken into account.

Preservatives

Preservatives support the microbiological stability of suitable foods and beverages. Their effectiveness depends on factors including pH value, water activity, product matrix, target organisms, processing conditions and dosage.

Proteins and Starches

Proteins and starches are used for protein enrichment, water binding, texture formation, viscosity and structure, among other purposes. Origin, composition, solubility, particle size, sensory properties and processing behaviour are relevant for selection.

Acidulants, Acidity Regulators and Functional Salts

This product group is used to adjust pH value, acidity profile and buffering effect, as well as for selected mineral concepts. Key factors include the acid or salt form, solubility, sensory properties, product matrix and manufacturing process.

Stabilizers and Thickeners

Stabilizers and thickeners are used to adjust viscosity, texture, suspension and physical stability. The appropriate grade depends on hydration, temperature, pH value, shear conditions and the desired mouthfeel.

Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes

Sweeteners and sugar substitutes enable the targeted adjustment of sweetness, flavour profile, energy content and texture. Sweetening power, aftertaste, solubility, stability, bulking effect and labelling requirements are relevant for selection.

Anti-Caking Agents and Flow Aids

Anti-caking agents and flow aids can support the flowability of powders and reduce clumping. Important criteria include particle size, moisture, bulk density, dosage and behaviour during mixing and filling processes.

Which Ingredient Is Suitable for Your Application?

Product selection should be based on the desired function and manufacturing process. A raw material that performs well in a powder system is not automatically suitable for a clear beverage solution or a formulation exposed to thermal stress.

Our contacts support you in matching the required product properties with the available grades. Application approval is based on the complete formulation and validation by the customer.

Quality and Documentation for Product Approval

For industrial customers, reliable specifications and traceable documentation are essential components of sourcing. Depending on the manufacturer, product grade and application, the following documents may be provided or requested, among others:

• current product specification
• batch-specific certificate of analysis (COA)
• safety data sheet, if required for the product
• information on origin and manufacturing process
• allergen and GMO statements
• information on traceability and quality management
• product-specific certificates
• additional regulatory documentation for the respective target market

Logistics and Supply for Industrial Customers

Jebsen & Jessen Life Science coordinates the sourcing and distribution of food additives and functional ingredients for customers in Europe and other international markets. Depending on the product, quantity and availability, we develop supply solutions for individual orders, recurring call-offs and planned requirements.

Depending on the requirements, our services may include:

• international sourcing and supplier coordination
• warehouse and call-off concepts
• national and international distribution
• general cargo, partial loads and full loads
• import and customs handling
• delivery date and quantity planning
• coordination of product-specific documentation requirements

Jebsen & Jessen Life Science as a B2B Supplier

As a trader and distributor, we consolidate coordination with international supply sources through one central contact. This provides buyers with a clear interface for availability, specification alignment and delivery planning – from the initial enquiry through to ongoing supply.

Request Food Additives

Do you need a quotation, product specification or information on availability? Please provide us with the desired product, required grade and quantity requirements. We will review the available options and get back to you with the relevant product and delivery information.

Brochures and Onepagers for Food & Feed

On our central download page, you will find brochures and compact onepagers about Jebsen & Jessen Life Science as well as our product portfolio for the food industry.

The documents provide a structured overview of selected raw materials and functional ingredients, their areas of application in food products and our services in international sourcing, quality assurance and logistics.

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