Sweetener development for Biofect Innovations
Advancing a next-generation natural sweetener to support reduced-sugar food and beverage innovation.
Anthony Bauer, Conestoga Biotechnology Research & Innovation Hub
About Biofect Innovations
Biofect Innovations is a Canadian company developing novel, bio-based ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
The challenge
Biofect Innovations required support to validate the performance of its proprietary sweetener and generate the technical data needed to support consistent application and commercialization.
Approach
- Conducted ingredient characterization and performance evaluation
- Assessed stability under a range of processing conditions
- Developed prototype formulations across multiple food and beverage categories
- Completed sensory evaluation to understand sweetness profile and blending potential
- Generated data to support technical documentation and customer engagement
Results
- Developed a technical specification profile to support commercialization
- Confirmed ingredient performance under typical food processing conditions
- Created prototype formulations demonstrating versatility across applications
- Identified opportunities to enhance performance through blending approaches
- Provided data to support customer discussions and product positioning
Why it matters
This work helps Biofect Innovations move closer to market with a scalable, high-impact ingredient. The project supports:
- Development of reduced-sugar products without compromising taste
- Greater confidence in ingredient performance across applications
- Stronger positioning with customers and industry partners
- Advancement of a Canadian-developed food innovation
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Funding for this project was provided by the National Research Council Canada.
