Cargill is one of the largest suppliers of products to bioindustry manufacturers worldwide, with offerings spanning the whole fermentation process.
We start at the beginning of the upstream process, supplying raw materials such as carbon feedstocks and nitrogen sources for micro-organisms. Carbon feedstocks do not only comprise carbohydrates, but also lipids and polyols which are used in specialty fermentation applications. Cargill also offers thickener ingredients for fermentation medium preparation. For downstream processing we provide solutions for granulation and encapsulation of active ingredients and for stabilization of the finished products.
We work closely with our customers to develop solutions that meet their specific needs, drawing on our in-house fermentation expertise to support fruitful collaborations and results-driven options.
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Carbon source Nitrogen source
Viscosity and foam control
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Granulation and Encapsulation Stabilization |
Explore our products for fermentation industry applications
Glucose Syrups
Glucose syrups are cost effective and refined products used as carbon source for fermentation processes. To address specific process needs Cargill is offering a broad portfolio of glucose syrups that differ in sugar composition and degree of refining.
Carrageenan
Carrageenans are derived from seaweed and are known for their thickening and gelling capabilities. They can also be used for controlling the viscosity of fermentation media and for stabilizing formulations of fermentation products.
Maltodextrins
Maltodextrins are used as a carrier for granulation of fermentation products.
Polyols
Cargill is one of the world’s leading producers of polyols. Polyols play a role in stabilizing formulations of fermentation products such as enzymes. We offer a wide range of vegetable oil and carbohydrate based polyols including sorbitol and glycerin. Sugar based polyols such as sorbitol, maltitol and mannitol are available both in liquid and in solid form.
Starches
Cargill is offering a wide range of native and modified starches. Native starches are used as a carbon source in fermentation processes. In addition starches play a role in stabilizing formulations of fermentation products and they can be used as a carrier for encapsulation or granulation of fermentation products
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan can be used for controlling the viscosity of fermentation media and for stabilizing formulations of fermentation products.
Vegetable Oils
Cargill provides the naturally-sourced, renewable vegetable oils that manufacturers need to formulate products that are environmentally friendly and appeal to today’s eco-conscious consumer.
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