Meelunie was founded in Holland in 1867. They began as growers and millers of Dutch wheat and potatoes. As the world's population grew, so did the demand for quality foods, feed and non-food ingredients for endless applications. Over time, they have learnt the best methods for managing high-quality starches, sweeteners, proteins and other ingredients becoming a key global supplier in more than 80 countries. Their brands are...

  Mono Propylene Glycol Mono-Propylene glycol is a clear, colorless and hygroscopic liquid. It is produced on a large scale and is primarily used in the production of polymers but also sees use in food processing as the E-number E1520. Forty-five percent of propylene glycol produced is used as chemical feedstock for the production of unsaturated polyester resins. Mono-Propylene glycol is used as a humectant (E1520), solvent,...

  Ammonium bicarbonate is an inorganic compound with formula (NH4)HCO3. The compound has many names, reflecting its long history. Chemically speaking, it is the bicarbonate salt of ammonium. It is a colorless solid that degrades readily to carbon dioxide, water and ammonia. Ammonium bicarbonate is produced by combining carbon dioxide and ammonia: CO2 + NH3 + H2O → (NH4)HCO3 Ammonium bicarbonate is used in the food industry as a...

  Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) is a food additive used as an emulsifier. These synthetic fats are produced from glycerol and natural fatty acids, from either plant or animal origin. E471 is generally a mixture of several products, and its composition is similar to partially digested natural fat. E471 is mainly produced from vegetable oils, although animal fats are sometimes used and cannot be completely excluded as...

  Cocoa contain antioxidants more than any other food that has been eaten as blackberries, black wine, green and black teas. In fact, cocoa contains antioxidants 4 times more than green tea. Cocoa powder, Cocoa butter and Cocoa Liquor are extracted from cacao beans. History Cocoa trees have been planted and reared for thousands of years in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The Aztecs believed that chocolate is...

  Beta -Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Beta-carotene is a provitamin of vitamin A, meaning it is transformed to active vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A, also known as retinol and retinal, plays a key role in health....

  Beta-Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Beta-carotene is a provitamin of vitamin A, meaning it is transformed to active vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A, also known as retinol and retinal, plays a key role in health. Beta...

  Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide secreted by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and rheology modifier,  commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose. After a fermentation period, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a...

  Guar gum, also called guaran, is a galactomannan that obtain from guar seeds. It is primarily the ground endosperm of guar beans. It is typically produced as a free-flowing, off-white powder. The guar bean is principally grown in India, Pakistan, US, China, Australia and Africa. India produces 2.5 - 3.5 million tons of guar annually, making it the largest producer with about 80% of world production. Applications include: In...

  Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum  is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.The pure CMC used for food, pharmaceutical, and dentifrice (toothpaste) applications. An intermediate "semipurified" grade is also produced, typically used in...