A Swimming Endurance Study with Cluster Dextrin® (Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin: HBCD) demonstrated a 50% increase in the distance before the onset of fatigue.* Cluster Dextrin® in a comparison test to Maltodextrin demonstrated significant reductions in the perceived exertion rate while exercising on stationary bicycles.*
Cluster Dextrin® demonstrated significantly lower Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines compared to a glucose solution in athletes engaging in exhaustive distance cycling & running.*
Cluster Dextrin® has a significantly higher tolerance and better Gastric Transit Time than Glucose & Dextrin based solutions. Also, it significantly reduced gastric upset, flatulence & belching for distance cyclists who took an energy drink prior to their workout.*
Sports drinks formulated with Cluster Dextrin® supported taste masking of BCAA & other bitter & acidic notes for ease of inclusion.*
Cluster Dextrin® is FDA Notified GRAS, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, heat resistant, pH resistant, and taste masking.
Citric acid is the oldest and most common food grade acid. It is used as a flavoring agent to give an immediate acid tart. It is also used in products to adjust the pH and used in such products as cold beverage mixes for its high solubility and quick dissolution rate. Citric acid is used in fruit and vegetable dips and sprays as a synergist with antioxidants to inhibit browning.
Spirulina is prevalent in green foods, fruit and vegetable equivalents, and whole foods nutritional supplements. It is rich in Blue Phycocyanin, Phytonutrients, Iron, Beta Carotene, and Vegetarian Glycogen. Our spirulina has the highest digestible protein level of any vegetarian source. It is one of the safest superfoods in the world with the designations of Non-GMO Project Verified, FDA GRAS, Kosher, Halal, organic, Non-GMO, and low heavy metals.
Carolina Ingredients is a custom seasoning manufacturer for the commercial food industry that specializes in creating unique, flavorful and functional blends/seasonings. At Carolina Ingredients, “We make the World Taste Better.”
Whether you need a traditional blend or would like to transition over to clean label, lower sodium or gluten-free, our facility is side by side with you. We also carry a variety of ingredients – such as salt, pepper and a variety of functional components to achieve higher yields.
In 2014 we proudly started making Non-GMO Project Certifiable blends and in October 2016 we obtained our Organic Certificate.
In 2017 we received our USDA Organic Certification and continue to expand this category.
Carolina Ingredients is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients, Inc.
Ajitop™ is a yeast extract high in natural glutamic acid providing a direct front impact enhancing spices, very suitable for soups, sauces and snack seasonings, also effective for salt reduction.
Aromaway™ is a natural dried yeast powder made from whole Torula Yeast. It provides a full-bodied flavor by enhancing meaty, fatty and spicy notes. It will provide complexity to the final flavor resulting in truly authentic tasting products.
Aromild™ is a yeast extract high in natural nucleotides giving strong lingering umami taste. It gives balance, body, mouthfeel, smoothness and is very neutral in taste making it suitable to apply in a wide variety of foods.
Proprietary spray drying technology allows for the transformation of specialty nutritional lipids into stable, easy to use powders on a wide variety of substrates. These spray-dried emulsions are suitable for many applications and are suitable for current strong trends like Keto, Paleo, and low carbohydrate diets. We can offer customization where possible. Examples of standard products are powdered MCT’s, butter, oils, and shortenings.
LACRIS™ is clinically proven to support a healthy intestinal environment and improve bowel movement regularity. It is effective and versatile at low dosages and robust against acid, heat, and pressure.
Benefits: General lactic acid bacteria have a low tolerance to heat and acid, and as such are suitable only for a limited range of processed foods. Spore forming lactic acid bacteria can generate spores and are much more stable, and also more efficient at producing lactic acid. Lactic acid bacteria are thus more suitable for use in a wide range of processed foods and dietary supplements.
LACRIS™ is in supplements, beverages, foods, bakery, and confectionery.
LACRIS™ is FDA Notified GRAS substance (GRN No. 691), registered in 2017.
Mitsubishi Corporation Life Science is one of the largest providers of Non-GMO Glutathione in the world. It provides high-quality Glutathione “OPITAC™” with excellent scientific evidence.
L-Glutathione Reduced (GSH) is a simple tripeptide consists of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, that exists in every cell of the human body. Its function is complex and remains the subject of ongoing research.
The brand name OPITAC™ is inspired by the words “optimize” and “intact.” We chose the trade name based on Glutathione’s fundamental function to optimize health. “Tac” stands for our breakthrough human clinical study which demonstrated single-dose intact absorption of Glutathione for the first time.
Glutathione “OPITAC™” is Kosher, Halal, USP, JP, EP, cGMP Compliant, Fermentation, low endotoxin, bioburden, media component, and peptide.