Samyang Corp showcases specialty ingredients at world’s largest food technology fair
Focuses on promoting alternative sweeteners Allulose and soluble dietary fiber Resistant dextrin
SEOUL, South Korea — Samyang Corporation is accelerating its efforts to promote specialty (highly functional) ingredients and expand international markets through consistent participation in global food-related exhibitions.
Samyang Corporation (CEO Nag-hyun Choi) announced its participation in the International Food Technology Expo IFT 2024, held in Chicago, USA, from July 15 to 17.
This exhibition, organized annually by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is the largest food technology event in the world, with more than 1,300 companies from over 100 countries participating.
Previously, Samyang Corp had promoted the excellence of its specialty ingredients at the Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) 2024 in March, the International Food Ingredients & Additives (IFIA) Exhibition and Conference 2024 in Japan in May and the Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition 2024 in June.
At this exhibition, the company focused on promoting its alternative sweetener Allulose and soluble dietary fiber resistant dextrinproviding tasting samples using these ingredients to increase visitor understanding. Tasting samples included sugar-free keto ice cream with reduced calories using Allulose and increased dietary fiber content using Resistant Dextrin, and plant-based protein and gelatin bars.
Allulose is a sugar found in figs and grapes that provides about 70% of the sweetness of sugar but with nearly zero calories, making it an effective alternative sweetener. Samyang Corp developed liquid Allulose based on its proprietary enzyme technology in 2016 and began mass production at its Ulsan plant in 2020. The following year, the company launched its B2B brand Next sweet®, which stands for “next generation healthy sweetener”, beginning its large-scale entry into the global market.
Samyang’s allulose is characterized by fructose-like properties and clean sweetness. It is used in various household food categories, including beverages, dairy products, sauces, syrups and frozen desserts.
Resistant dextrin, a soluble dietary fiber, is a healthy, functional food ingredient that can aid in smooth bowel movements, suppress post-meal blood sugar spikes, and improve blood triglyceride levels. Samyang Corp., seeing the potential synergy between this functional ingredient and sugar reduction specialist Allulose, has been producing resistant dextrin in liquid and powder form under the brand name More Fibrous®, which means “the best among dietary fibers”.
Samyang Corp CEO Nag-hyun Choi stated, “Recently, in the U.S., products that are not only low in sugar and calories but also rich in dietary fiber have been gaining popularity. Targeting this trend, we propose solutions applying Allulose and Resistant Dextrin to potential customers,” adding, “We plan to actively participate in global food exhibitions to expand our presence in the overseas market.”
Meanwhile, Samyang Corp plans to showcase its superior food ingredient technology at upcoming events in the second half of this year, including Health Ingredients (Hi) in Japan, and SupplySide West (SSW) and Food Ingredients North America in the US.
