AzuraBase™ Biopolymers

Produced through fermentation of renewable biomass, AzuraBase™ Biopolymers based on linear polyglutamic acid are being developed as alternatives to hydrocolloids and biobased intermediates. Our proprietary process maximizes feedstock flexibility while retaining batch consistency. The resulting grades of AzuraBase™ enable a wide range of product applications, especially as thickening ingredients. AzuraBase™ typically is around 500k Da molecular weight.

 
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Introducing AzuraBase™ 100. Our Water Soluble linear Biopolymer. It’s 100% Biobased.

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Versatile, biobased and biodegradable. AzuraBase™ 100 has excellent rheological and texturizing properties valuable for food and dietary products. In cosmetic formulations, polyglutamic acid has been shown to be a strong moisturizing agent at 1% - 3% usage. Our products are USDA Certified 100% Biobased. For R&D Use Only. Not for Re-Sale.

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All of our products are 100% biobased and biodegradable.

AzuraBase™ Application Areas And Benefits

Health And Beauty

As Moisturizers & Thickeners For Natural Skin Care

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  • High-performing functional moisturizer

  • Provides skin benefits comparable to hyaluronic acid

  • Can be produced from vegetable-based, USDA compliant feedstocks

  • 100% natural & non-GMO

Food And Dietary

As Texturizers for Baking & Frying

Donuts

  • Enhances rheological & thermal properties of wheat dough (1)

  • Reduces oil uptake during deep-fat frying (2)

  • Improves appearance and taste

  • 100% natural & non-GMO

As Ingredients In Food & Dietary Supplements

Calcium pill bottle

  • Greatly improves calcium solubility & absorption (3)

  • 100% natural and non-GMO

  • Active as bitterness-relieving agent (4)

  1. Shy et al. (2008), Shyu & Sung (2010)

  2. Lim et al. (2012)

  3. Tanimoto et al (2007)

  4. Sakei et al (2000)