Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry needs to adapt to changing consumer preferences, including more plant-based and sustainable options. As a bio-based ingredient, cellulose nanocrystals have been investigated as a potential additive to improve various aspects of food and beverages.
Reduced fat: TONACELL® can be used as a fat substitute in a variety of food products, reducing calorie content while maintaining product texture and taste.CNCs can mimic the properties of fat, such as creaminess and smoothness, without adding calories.
Shelf life extension: TONACELL® can be used as a natural preservative in foods to extend their shelf life. They have antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and other food-damaging microorganisms.
Texture enhancement: TONACELL® can be used in a variety of food products, such as dairy products and sauces, to improve their texture and stability. They improve the viscosity and gelation properties of products, resulting in suspensions with more desirable texture and stability.
