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FlavorNrich™ MASTER C L-Cysteine offers a healthier alternative to the market with growing demand for natural perchlorate-free cysteine
SEOUL, South Korea, December 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Food
Cysteine, one of 20 amino acids, is a key precursor to creating a savory flavor through the Maillard reaction, interacting with reducing sugars to give browned foods their characteristic flavor. It is usually produced from animal materials through acid hydrolysis or by fermentation with synthetic processes such as electrolysis. Cysteine is becoming a crucial part of the future ingredients market as it is used for a wide range of products from pet foods to hair care, alternative meat and future food ingredients. And since it is an essential ingredient for obtaining meat-like flavors in animal-free products, its market position will strengthen as the alternative meat market grows.
However, unmet needs remain for safer electroless cysteine as more consumers seek “clean label” and “natural ingredients” products.
Cysteines on the current market are generally produced by "acid hydrolysis" with animal feathers or "electrolysis process"; Both are considered "synthetic" processes that change the original molecular structure of a material, meaning that the cysteines produced by them are not suitable as a "natural flavor" according to US and European food regulations. They also raise concerns about animal welfare and sustainability.
Additionally, some cysteines produced by the electrolysis process on the market could contain perchlorates above the permitted level, since perchlorates can be formed by the electrolysis process. High exposure to perchlorates can interfere with iodide absorption in the thyroid gland, altering thyroid functions and potentially causing reduced thyroid hormone production. For all these reasons, there is an increasing demand for natural, non-electrolyzed and perchlorate-free cysteines.
FlavorNrich™ MASTER C L-Cysteine offers an alternative. It is manufactured using a minimum process defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the European Union. It is produced through a microbial fermentation process that does not involve electrolysis. As a result, FlavorNrich™ MASTER C is qualified as “naturally flavored” by the USDA Organic Program standards and the regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the European Union.
"FlavorNrich™ MASTER C L-Cysteine is an electrolysis-free fermentation cysteine manufactured by CJ's advanced biotechnologies," explained CJ FNT. “It would be a great alternative for our global FMCG customers who are looking for natural ingredients for their products.”
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