The jury of the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards, organised by Fi Europe, has awarded Bunge Loders Croklaan with the Clean Label and Natural Award for its innovation Karibon, the first 100% shea-based Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) that has all the processing benefits and versatility of leading CBEs in the market combined with the nutritional and sustainability benefits of shea.
This plant-based, nutritionally balanced and sustainably sourced ingredient meets consumer demand for more conscious and sustainable food options that don’t compromise on taste and quality.
Rafael Zegarra, Global Marketing Director said, “Karibon, with its nutritional and sustainable characteristics is a breakthrough CBE solution and everything food manufacturers are looking for in a premium CBE, while delivering indulgence and a label-friendly product to their consumers. Karibon is an important step in Bunge Loders Croklaan’s drive toward powering the future of responsible chocolate confectionery while offering chocolate manufacturers an ingredient that is economically viable and guarantees the processing benefits of leading CBEs in the market.”
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