Roquette a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins, has obtained the Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its NUTRALYS® and NUTRIOSE® food ingredients.
The Non-GMO Project offers independent verification for products made under rigorous best practices for avoidance of genetically modified organisms.
“The demand for non-GMO food ingredients is increasing and today’s consumers want to know what their food contains,” said Jatin Sharma, global food market manager at Roquette. “Transparency and traceability have become a requirement for all.
“The Non-GMO Project Verified label is the most trusted standard of excellence for GMO avoidance available today. This certification underscores our commitment to develop reliable ingredients that can be used in developing food and beverage products that are safe, healthy and delicious.”
The NUTRIOSE® range offers soluble fibre solutions for both food and beverage applications. NUTRIOSE® soluble fibre comes from plant-based ingredients. It offers various health benefits and its neutral taste helps preserve the original flavour of food and beverage products.
NUTRALYS® pea protein has high nutritional and functional properties, plus a pleasant taste. The vast range of NUTRALYS® pea proteins makes it possible to formulate numerous delicious food and beverage products. These include snacks and cereal-based products, nutrition bars, soups, sauces, pasta, biscuits, plant-meat and plant-fish alternatives, protein supplements and beverages and many others.
Roquette currently operates in more than 100 countries, has a turnover of around 3.5 billion Euros and employs 8,600 people worldwide.
Source: Food in Canada
