USA – International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has introduced DIAZYME NOLO, a new enzyme solution designed to optimize the production of no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beverages.
This innovative enzyme targets the brewing industry’s fastest-growing segment, which has seen a 6.5 percent growth over the past year.
DIAZYME NOLO works by converting fermentable maltose into non-fermentable isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMOs), effectively reducing the real degree of fermentation (RDF).
This process enables brewers to create NOLO beverages that offer improved mouthfeel and flavor, closely resembling traditional full-strength beers.
Sven Schönenberg, IFF’s Senior Global Group Application Manager for Brewing and a master brewer, emphasized that DIAZYME NOLO enhances the taste and efficiency of NOLO beer production without the high energy costs typically associated with traditional brewing methods.
“The enzyme is a game-changer for brewers, addressing quality, efficiency, and sustainability challenges all at once,” said Schönenberg.
One key benefit is that the enzyme reduces the energy needed during the evaporation process required for dealcoholization, making it more environmentally friendly.
IFF reports that using DIAZYME NOLO can increase brewery throughput by up to 60 percent when de-brewing to the same extract specification.
Additionally, maintaining current production levels with DIAZYME NOLO could reduce grist usage by up to 37 percent, leading to a corresponding reduction in the environmental impact associated with grist production.
Karine Dedman, IFF’s Global Marketing Manager for Brewing, highlighted the rising trend, stating, “Consumers are increasingly looking to reduce their alcohol intake without compromising on taste or quality. DIAZYME NOLO enhances their experience while enabling breweries to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively.”
In August, IFF’s R&D Center in Instabul received official ACCREDITATION from the Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology.
The ingredients company said the Türkiye Creation and Design Center accreditation will accelerate speed-to-market and give food manufacturers faster access to innovative solutions.
In its second quarter 2024, the company recorded a 1 perc decrease in reported net sales to US$2.89 billion with high-single digit growth in volume and continued to improve sequentially across nearly all businesses.
Following the results, the company increased its expectations for the full year 2024 and now expects full year 2024 sales to be in the range of US$11.1 billion to US$11.3 billion versus US$10.8 billion to US$11.1 billion.
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