Frutarom Receives Organic Certification

NORTH BERGEN, N.J.Frutarom Inc. USA, received  organic certification from The Inspection & Certification Body Secal Israel for its Origanox solution, a natural, cold water-soluble plant extract derived from edible herb species,  to combat lipid oxidation in food applications and increase their shelf life. Origanox is produced and handled in compliance with all regulations for organic certification on a global level.

The oxidation processes that attack foods lead to organoleptic deterioration, affecting taste, color and texture. The food industry as a wholeand organic food manufacturers specificallyincreasingly seek natural solutions to extend the shelf life while maintaining product freshness and taste. This is especially critical with milder tasting products.

 We are very proud to introduce the organic Origanox to this segment of the half-trillion dollar U.S. food market," said Laurent Leduc, Vice President Health for Frutarom Americas. Synthetic antioxidants typically used in food applications have been suspected of contributing to health problems, making them a major obstacle to producing organic health foods with long shelf life. Origanox enables organic food companies to market their products with longer shelf life and clean label."

Rina Reznik, Ph.D., Origanox business manager at Frutarom, added: We designed a healthy solution for protecting food quality and extending shelf life, without affecting product taste. In baking, high temperatures negatively impact fatty acids and accelerate the oxidation process. This advanced formulation shows excellent performance in healthy snacks and breakfast cerealsthe types of product highly susceptible to oxidation due to extreme processing conditions and large surface areas. We measured and analyzed its effectiveness in a wide range of food applications and the results show outstanding performance of this heat-stable ingredient."