Description
TOCOBIOL® is a broad range of naturally derived, non-allergenic tocopherols designed for food and nutritional products. They protect unsaturated fats in food products, helping to preserve active ingredients and extend shelf life.
TOCOBIOL® consists of a blend of naturally sourced tocopherols: α-tocopherol, β-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol and δ-tocopherol.
These antioxidants are upcycled ingredients, obtained through the valorisation of oil-industry co-products, derived from IP (non-GMO) soya and sunflower.
Naturally present in vegetable oils, they are extracted from the co-products of vegetable oil deodorisation.
TOCOBIOL® ingredients are kosher and halal certified.
Due to its composition, TOCOBIOL® exhibits ideal antioxidant properties for use in food applications.
Contrary to a widely held belief, D-α-tocopherol (vitamin E) is not an effective antioxidant and should not be used to protect foods against oxidation. Blends of naturally derived tocopherols, particularly those rich in δ-tocopherols and γ-tocopherols, are preferred for food preservation. This is notably the case for soya-derived tocopherols, which contain on average 88% δ- and γ-tocopherols.
TOCOBIOL® is therefore ideal for protecting fats and oils against oxidative rancidity, allowing food products to retain their organoleptic and nutritional properties over time.
Product Categories
Tocobiol®
Grades containing 18% mixed tocopherols
More concentrated grades containing between 30% and 90% tocopherols
Tocobiol® Blends
A range of tailor-made antioxidant solutions combining Tocobiol® with other natural or synthetic ingredients to create a synergistic effect and enhance antioxidant capacity
(e.g. Tocobiol® + green tea extract or Tocobiol® + ascorbyl palmitate).
Tocopherols extracted from soya oil are non-allergenic. However, sunflower-derived tocopherols are also available within the range.
Extracted from vegetable oils and supplied as concentrates, natural Tocobiol® tocopherols are powerful antioxidants for protecting food and nutraceutical products, particularly for the stabilisation of oils and fats, snacks, food supplements and sports nutrition products.
Tocobiol® is effective at low inclusion levels and does not affect the odour or taste of the finished product.
The different Tocobiol® grades are available in oil-based or powder forms.
Please note that some oil-based grades are specifically designed to be water-dispersible.
