Sweegen's Sweet Protein Brazzein Technology Receives FEMA GRAS Status

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Global sweetness and flavour innovator, Sweegen has announced its highly sought-after sweet protein Ultratia brazzein technology received the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

"Our customers and the industry have eagerly anticipated our brazzein FEMA GRAS status, and now we are excited to offer it as the star sweet protein in our Sweetensify Flavors Collection.

“We are pleased to demonstrate our Ultratia brazzein in the newly launched Sweetensify Flavors Collection at the IFT First trade show in Chicago July 17-19, 2023,” said Sweegen Senior Vice President of Sales, Luca Giannone in a statement.

Sweegen is the first to attain FEMA GRAS status and to produce brazzein commercially globally and the designation is important because it allows manufacturers to use Sweegen’s Sweetensify Flavors confidently, including the novel sweet protein brazzein in their product formulations.

Brazzein is a rare sweet protein that originates from the fruit of the West African climbing plant, oubli. To produce brazzein sustainably, Sweegen uses a proprietary precision fermentation process, which creates clean high-purity ingredients.

Sweetensify Flavors for taste modulation improves and modulates a variety of taste attributes, which can help brands push the boundaries of healthier product innovation. 

Brazzein’s exceptional formulation qualities inspired Sweegen to launch Sweentisify Flavors last month. It is the newest flavour tool starring its novel sweet protein Ultratia brazzein, which also features thaumatin II and other unique proteins.

Sweegen recently attained FEMA GRAS status for thaumatin II, a sweet protein complementary to brazzein. 

With the addition of brazzein, the company continues to expand its portfolio of safe and effective taste modulating flavours that can help food and beverage manufacturers meet the demand for healthier and delicious products to align with consumers’ holistic approaches to wellness.

-- BERNAMA