Fermented grape puree and powder as all-natural salty flavor enhancers
Crush Dynamics Inc offers a natural solution for sodium reduction in food products with its fermented grape puree and powder. Rich in polyphenols, amino acids, and nucleotides, these products enhance saltiness, enabling significant sodium reduction without sacrificing flavor.
Overview
Crush Dynamics Inc presents a groundbreaking solution for reducing sodium in food products through its fermented grape puree and powder. These products are crafted to naturally enhance the salty flavor in a variety of food matrices, including sauces, condiments, processed cheese, and plant-based foods. By utilizing the unique combination of polyphenols, amino acids, organic acids, and nucleotides, this technology allows for a reduction in sodium content while maintaining the desired saltiness and overall flavor profile.
Technical specifications
- Natural Composition: The puree and powder are rich in nucleotides, organic acids, amino acids, and polyphenols.
- Flavor Enhancement: These components interact with sodium ions to enhance salty taste perception.
- Applications: Proven efficacy in teriyaki and BBQ sauces, Kraft salad dressings, and plant-based cheese and protein products.
- Sensory Performance: Achieves parity in saltiness perception to full-sodium products, as demonstrated in controlled studies.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 8, this technology has been validated in various food products and is nearing commercialization. Further validation studies with specific Kraft-Heinz food matrices are planned to confirm its efficacy in achieving a 30-50% sodium reduction without compromising taste or consumer acceptance.
About crush Dynamics
Crush Dynamics is a food technology company that specializes in upcycling agricultural side streams, specifically grape pomace from winemaking, into high-performance food ingredients. Utilizing a patented, naturally controlled fermentation process, the company transforms nutrient-rich grape skins and seeds into polyphenol-packed purées and powders. These ingredients are designed to function as flavor modulators that improve texture, enhance flavor profiles, and reduce bitterness. By leveraging this biomechanical process, Crush Dynamics offers a clean-label solution that enables food manufacturers to produce cleaner, more balanced food products while maintaining high quality.
The company's technology is critical for food formulators seeking to address consumer demand for sustainable, healthier, and additive-free products. By integrating these fermented ingredients, food manufacturers can reduce sugar, sweeteners, and sodium levels in various applications, such as sauces, dressings, snacks, and plant-based proteins, while simultaneously extending product shelf life. Beyond improving nutritional profiles, the process supports a circular economy by diverting agricultural waste from landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Crush Dynamics provides ongoing formulation support and technical expertise to commercial partners across North America, helping to optimize ingredient usage and ensure compatibility across diverse food and beverage formulations.
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