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@Mineral Fortification Sugar Replacement Sodium Reduction HealthyChoices@Jungbunzlauer Mineral Fortification

Special Salts (Functional Minerals) – a unique range of high-purity organic mineral sources

Jungbunzlauer Special Salts comprise a unique range of high-purity organic sources of calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc derived from citric or gluconic acid. These organic mineral salts are supported by the health claims legislation world-wide, due to their effectiveness when used in food and food supplements. In addition to their high bioavailability, specific benefits, such as heart health, bone health, muscle health and immunity effect are exploited by the food and pharma industry for new healthy product concepts.

Tricalcium Citrate Tricalcium citrate is one of the most important calcium salts used in beverages, dairy products, processed fruits, baby foods, clinical nutrition, tablets and other calcium-fortified products. Its main advantages are high calcium content (21%), excellent bioavailability and neutral taste. In various human studies, tricalcium citrate proved to be among the most effective calcium salts supporting bone health.

Calcium Lactate Gluconate Calcium lactate gluconate is a highly absorbable calcium salt which helps fight calcium deficiency and osteoporosis. In pharmaceuticals it is used in effervescent tablets and in instant formulations demonstrating excellent calcium bioavailability. In food and beverages the unique characteristics of calcium lactate gluconate, i.e. high solubility (400g/L) and neutral taste, lead to new applications in a wide range of products, such as clear, carbonated or concentrated beverages as well as in dairy drinks and confectionary.

Trimagnesium Citrate Trimagnesium citrate’s main features are superior bio availability, good solubility and high mineral content (16%). Due to its neutral taste and ease of use, it represents the preferred organic source for magnesium fortification of food and beverages, nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals to promote bone, nerve and muscle health.

Tripotassium Citrate Tripotassium citrate is recommended in all food products which require a low sodium content. Being an excellent potassium source, it is also used in dietary supplements as well as an active ingredient in pharmaceuticals and in personal care products. Tripotassium citrate’s health benefits comprise heart health as well as bone health, the latter due to its positive effect on the acid-base balance.

Potassium Gluconate Potassium gluconate is used to replace sodium-containing salts in food as well as potassium supplement in dietetic food products and can help to maintain healthy blood pressure. In pharmaceuticals it serves as potassium source against potassium deficiency or as a systemic alkaliser. Due to its neutral taste it can be used for food fortification at high dosage levels.

Zinc Citrate Zinc Citrate is an organic zinc salt and represents a totally reacted and nutritionally functional chelate of zinc and the naturally occurring citrate. As a source with a high zinc content (31%), neutral taste and a wide range of health benefits it is used in various food products, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals as well as in personal care applications such as oral care and beauty products. HealthyChoices@Jungbunzlauer Sugar Replacement, Sodium Reduction

® ® ERYLITE and ERYLITE Stevia – Natural sweetening based on the essential

ERYLITE® is Jungbunzlauer’s healthy sweetening alternative. Reducing sugar for purposes of a balanced calorie intake or controlling blood sugar levels has become a main focus in today’s nutrition. Maintaining the food’s original taste profile is priority, since this is the top concern for customer acceptance.

Jungbunzlauer’s ERYLITE® erythritol is an ingredient that supports these criterias: It is a zero-calorie and zero glycaemic bulk sweetener offering a significant reduction of calories along with a clean, sweet taste. ERYLITE® has a sweetness level of 50% compared to sugar.

ERYLITE® Stevia is Jungbunzlauer’s idea of the perfect natural, zero calorie sweetener, solely based on ERYLITE® and stevia plant extracts. Available at different sweetness levels, ERYLITE® Stevia offers a clean, sugar-like taste profile without the need of flavors or other additives.

ERYLITE® and ERYLITE® Stevia have proven to lead to reduced and zero-calorie, great tasting products in a large range of foods, such as ice cream, confectionary, beverages, bakery and dairy products.

Sodium reduction – Salt substitution, sodium free leavening, sodium replacement

Jungbunzlauer’s sodium reduction strategy goes beyond salt replacement and addresses the needs of the industry with the following HealthyChoices ingredients: sub4salt® – Salt substitution sub4salt® offers a significant opportunity for food manufacturers to create healthier products without compromising taste. The nutritional benefit can be conveyed to consumers through our sub4salt® logo, which helps consumers to identify great tasting, low sodium food. Jungbunzlauer’s sub4salt® range is the salt replacer of choice to substitute sodium chloride as table top or for processed food applications. The patented and world-wide used blend can reduce sodium up to 50% without having adverse effects on the sensory profile or functionality. In 2012, new blends named sub4salt® plus have been launched which contain organic potassium mineral salts to increase the versatility and performance in processed food.

Glucono-delta-lactone – The sodium free leavening agent Jungbunzlauer’s glucono-delta-lactone (GdL) can be used as the acid component in baking powder. By replacing commonly used sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) in bakery products with GdL, it will not compromise the taste or texture in the final product. Using GdL instead of pyrophosphates leads to a reduction of sodium levels of app. 30%.

Potassium salts – Replacing sodium containing food additives Jungbunzlauer ingredients tripotassium citrate, potassium gluconate and potassium lactate display similar characteristics and pleasant taste profiles compared to their sodium counterparts. They are finding increased usage in processed food e.g. for pH regulation, preservation or emulsifying purposes.

The information contained herein has been compiled carefully to the best of our knowledge. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the information given in respect to described product. Our product has to be applied under full and own responsibility of the user, especially in respect to any patent rights of other and any law or government regulation. HealthyChoices@Jungbunzlauer

HealthyChoices@Jungbunzlauer stands for Jungbunzlauer’s portfolio of ingredients addressing the top health trends: mineral fortification, sugar replacement and sodium reduction.

Applications and health benefits of HealthyChoices@Jungbunzlauer*

Calcium salts: Mineral supplements, Needed for normal growth and development of bone in children Tricalcium Citrate Functional foods May reduce the loss of bone mineral density and thereby the risk of bone fracture in post-menopausal women Calcium Lactate Gluconate Maintenance of normal bones and teeth Normal blood clotting Normal muscle function Normal neurotransmission Role in the process of cell division and specialisation Normal energy-yielding metabolism Normal function of digestive enzymes

Magnesium salts: Mineral supplements, Maintenance of normal bones and teeth Trimagnesium Citrate Anhydrous Functional foods Normal energy-yielding metabolism Trimagnesium Citrate Nonahydrate Electrolyte balance Normal muscle function Normal functioning of the nervous system Role in the process of cell division Normal protein synthesis Reduction of tiredness and fatigue Normal psychological function

Potassium salts: Mineral supplements, Maintenance of normal blood pressure Tripotassium Citrate Functional foods Normal muscle function Potassium Gluconate Normal functioning of the nervous system

Zinc salts: Mineral supplements, Normal function of the immune system Zinc Citrate Functional foods Normal DNA synthesis Role in the process of cell division Protection of cells from oxidative stress Maintenance of normal bones Normal cognitive function Normal fertility and reproduction Normal macronutrient and carbohydrate metabolism Normal acid-base metabolism Normal metabolism of vitamin A Normal metabolism of fatty acids Maintenance of normal vision Maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails Normal protein synthesis Maintenance of normal testosterone levels in blood

ERYLITE® Low calorie/sugar food, Induces a lower blood glucose rise ERYLITE® Stevia glycaemic index diet Maintenance of tooth mineralisation sub4salt® Low/reduced sodium food Maintenance of normal blood pressure Glucono-delta-Lactone Potassium Gluconate Potassium Lactate

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*Health claims according to Art. 13.1 or 14 health claims list of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 (status 01.02.2012)

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