Originates has partnered exclusively with KitoZyme to expand its portfolio of ingredients to include KiOnutrime®-CsG non-animal chitosan and KiOnutrime®-CG chitin-glucan to the American and Canadian markets. These functional fibers are extracted exclusively from safe, renewable, non-GMO and non-animal sources without any synthetic manipulation using KitoZyme’s proprietary process.

Designed for nutraceutical and functional food applications, these leading-edge ingredients deliver proven high-performance health benefits for weight management, cholesterol management, cardiovascular health and digestive health.

“The KitoZyme ingredients are a natural fit for Originates strategic expansion of its functional ingredient portfolio,” said Manon Daoust, Originates’ vice president. “With the addition of these ingredients, Originates is able to meet the needs of the nutraceutical and functional food market for high-quality functional ingredients that offer an array of health benefits to the end consumer.”

François Luthers, sales and marketing manager at KitoZyme, commented: “As a key player in Europe, KitoZyme decided to partner with Originates to stay fully in line with its strategy to enter the American and Canadian markets. Originates is the perfect well-established supplier with strong customer relationships and high knowledge of such differentiating specialty ingredients. They share with us a common vision about human nutrition and will utilize their marketing and sales expertise to expand the use of these potent biopolymers in the food and nutraceutical industry in the USA and Canada.”