Danisco expands antioxidant production to the US

To satisfy growing demand, both internationally and in the United States, the production of Danisco antioxidants recently began in St. Louis, Missouri. Products manufactured at the St. Louis facility include blends of natural antioxidants, blends of vitamin-based antioxidants and blends of traditional antioxidants.

The increasing demand for extended shelf-life foods has spurred the increased demand for Danisco's antioxidant line. The longer the shelf life that is required, the more protection is needed. Antioxidants help protect the flavor and color, primarily of fat-containing foods. The other major factor that has contributed to the increase in demand is the high usage of further refined oils, which contain antioxidants to prevent oxidative rancidity.

Danisco's extensive range of GRINDOX™ antioxidants are mainly sold as liquid blends, which are easy to handle and incorporate in a variety of products. Vitamin-based blends with ascorbyl palmitate and tocopherol, which provide a vitamin C and vitamin E effect respectively, and traditional blends with BHT, BHA, TBHQ and propyl gallate are available. Another product, Guardian® Rosemary Extract, meets the growing desire among some manufacturers to opt for natural solutions to extend shelf life.

The decision to expand production to the United States was made to better serve clients, and to take advantage of the growing demand for antioxidants in North America, one of the largest highly processed food markets in the world.

Danisco is one of the world's leading developers and producers of food ingredients. Danisco's broad product portfolio includes emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, various types of fat replacers, and sweeteners such as xylitol and fructose.