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KLEPTOSE® Beta-cyclodextrins are efficient solubilizers, stabilization enhancers and taste-masking agents. A full range is available for use in many dosage forms, from solid to liquid. Molecular encapsulation with beta-cyclodextrins is an accepted and useful tool for pharmaceutical formulators, with many pharmaceutical products containing cyclodextrin complexes on the market. Roquette has developed a wide range of KLEPTOSE® offering features like low water content, various particle size and directly compressible properties with KLEPTOSE® DC. Roquette has pioneered the industrial development of cyclodextrins with its KLEPTOSE® range of beta-cyclodextrins. KLEPTOSE® can be used in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications including swallowable tablets, chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, hard capsules, soft capsules, orally dissolving films, blends, granules, pellets premix, medicated confectionary, syrups, suspensions and liquids.

Each product in the NUTRALYS® line is designed meet different functional and nutritional needs for virtually any food or beverage application. Sourced according to the industry’s leading quality protocols, NUTRALYS® Pea Proteins deliver healthy, sustainable solutions.

PREGEFLO® are clean-label pre-gelatinized starches (also called pre-cooked or instant starch) derived from potato that expand in cold water enabling the formulation of new and original textures in salty snacks.

MICROCEL® is the pure form of Microcrystalline Cellulose, serving as insoluble fiber, extrusion auxiliary, anti-caking and compression agent. It’s a physiologically inert, safe, sugar and gluten-free. Microcrystalline Cellulose is obtained through acid hydrolysis of cellulose, a substance naturally present in plants, fruits, and vegetables. Roquette sells these products under the MICROCEL® brand. MICRCOCEL® is a 100% insoluble fiber, physiologically inert, safe, sugar and gluten-free. Roquette’s team of experts – backed by its application lab and pilot equipment – is always ready to help you make the most of the benefits you are looking for in your development project or to help you meet your product optimization targets. Contact us to discuss your needs!

PEARLITOL® Flash Co-processed mannitol starch provides excipient functional properties of filler/binder as well as some disintegrant benefit to your orally dispersable tablets. PEARLITOL® Flash offers excellent chemical inertness, consistent rapid disintegration whatever the compression force making tablet formulation surprisingly simple. It is a compound of mannitol and starch adapted to direct compression formulation. PEARLITOL® Flash can be used in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications including fast disintegrating tablets and orally dispersible tablets.

GLUCIDEX® corn maltodextrins are plant-based carbohydrates that provide fully available energy. They also serve as bulking agents in a variety of food applications. Full solubility and neutral taste benefits applications including soups, seasonings and powdered beverages. GLUCIDEX® corn maltodextrins provide 100% glucose-based energy that is lactose & gluten-free with high digestibility and excellent digestive tolerance

NUTRIOSE® is a range of plant-based soluble fibers obtained from non-GMO raw materials (wheat, corn, or pea). NUTRIOSE® offers a reliable high fiber level that’s easy to use with good solubility and dispersibility. Benefits include outstanding digestive tolerance and friendly labeling. NUTRIOSE® is Low FODMAP certified and Non-GMO Project verified.

SweetPearl® maltitol powder is a versatile polyol, a tooth friendly sugar substitute. It is a sugar alcohol similar to Xylitol and Sorbitol.   Benefits: + Lower glycemic index than sugar + Does not cause tooth decay + Fewer calories than sugar gram for gram + Safe sugar substitute   Maltitol is a substitute for Sucrose and is derived from corn.   Commonly used as a sweetener in: + Desserts + Gum + Mouthwash + Vitamins and other potentially bitter foods and supplements + Dairy + Diabetic products + Other candy, confections and sweetened foods

CLEARGUM® are thin-boiling or octenyl succinate starches

NEOSORB® are sugar-free, low caloric bulk sweeteners providing a variety of functional properties in confectionery and seafood products, offering a wide range of textures for tooth-friendly chewing-gums contributing to oral health. Dental plaque, a sticky bacterial film that develops on dental enamel, reoccurs after every meal. Those microorganisms feed on sugar fermentation, produced by destructive acids attacking the teeth's enamel. NEOSORB® sorbitol powder does not produce acids or cause tooth decay as they are not metabolized by the oral bacteria.

TACKIDEX® dextrins are derived from pea and potato to enhance crispiness and crunchiness of coatings. TACKIDEX® can also act as a carrier or encapsulant to encapsulated flavors and can also be used for glazing.

NEOSORB® PF is a pyrogen-free sorbitol used for parenteral preparations. In API applications it is used as a carbohydrate source and osmotic diuretic agent in large volume parenteral injectables.  In excipient applications it is used for Rx injectables as an isotonic agent. Sorbitol is also used as an irrigating fluid for surgical procedures, to prevent intra- and extra-cellular dehydration.

XYLISORB® Xylitol powders can be used to provide excipient benefits including coatings, filler and filler/binder while providing nutrient benefits as a bulk sweetener. These benefits can be seen in various oral dosage forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications including swallowable tablets and medicated confectionaries. Xylitol is a five-carbon polyol with a characteristic crystalline shape. XYLISORB® is particularly useful as a low calorie sugar-free ingredient that is known for its high natural sweetness. This makes it suitable to be used in formulation addressing all type of patient populations including pediatric and diabetic.

GLYCOLYS® Sodium starch glycolate provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers with a range of super-disintegrants for different formulation needs. Our GLYCOLYS® product provides this benefit for swallowable tablets, orally dispersible tablets and hard capsules. Roquette has been producing sodium starch glycolate for more than 20 years. We have developed different grades of GLYCOLYS® to meet specific needs, such as withstanding high shear granulation, acidic conditions or with a low organic solvent content.

VITEN® Vital wheat gluten, the natural protein extracted from wheat, is a water-insoluble complex protein characterized by visco-elasticity properties when hydrated. Wheat gluten is a good source of vegetable protein and is particularly regarded for the following: Excellent digestibility especially for young animals, High water absorption capacity, Exceptional binding and textural properties These characteristics make it particularly suitable for pet food. Stable upon sterilization, it helps to improve the physical presentation of feed. It is also an excellent binder for fish feed helping to ensure stability in water. Lastly, wheat gluten is a useful alternative protein source which is appreciated in milk substitutes and piglet feed for its excellent digestibility color and palatability.

TABULOSE® SC is a co-processed Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (CMC) used as a stabilizer, suspending agent and thickener. It's a water dispersible ingredient which is stable over wide temperature and pH ranges.

NEOSORB® XTAB are a range of tooth friendly and versatile powder sorbitol for creative sugar-free tablets. Directly compressible, it provides good flowability and productivity to your mints and tablet production. It can help deliver a smooth, hard and uniform colored surface as well as a clean, cooling effect. NEOSORB® XTAB sorbitol powder does not produce acids or cause tooth decay as they are not metabolized by oral bacteria. Additionally, European regulation recognizes the nutritional benefits of polyols (Maintenance of Tooth Mineralization, Toothfriendly generic EU claims).

GLUCIDEX® dried glucose syrups are highly quality, plant-based carbohydrates produced from non-GMO corn starch. They are easily dispersible carbohydrates that provide fully available energy.