Clean Label Food Ingredients

Scoular’s Natural Source Mixed Tocopherols (vitamin e) are natural antioxidants that have been isolated from edible vegetable oils. They are a widely used ingredient in food and dietary supplement solutions to help protect finished products from the damaging effects of oxidation. In doing so, they extend product shelf life and help prevent chemical reactions which can lead to undesirable changes in finished product flavor, odor, or color.

Phytosterols, or plant sterols, are derived from edible vegetable oils including soy, corn, and canola, among others. Plant sterols are widely used in food and dietary supplement solutions and have been shown in numerous studies to help lower cholesterol. 

Soy lecithin is a versatile and essential ingredient in the food industry, widely used for its powerful emulsifying, stabilizing, and nutritional properties. Derived from soybeans, this non-GMO ingredient can be added to a wide range of products to prevent separation in water and fat-based mixtures, to decrease surface tension and allow for enhanced dispersion of powders and liquids, or to prevent sticking to manufacturing surfaces.

Sunflower lecithin is a non-GMO emulsifier that has become a popular choice for health-conscious consumers and food manufacturers alike. This versatile ingredient offers a clean and allergen-free alternative to traditional soy lecithin, while also offering additional health benefits associated with natural sunflower sources. Its ability to blend and stabilize ingredients makes it ideal for a variety of culinary applications, from creamy dressings and smooth chocolates to nutritious protein bars and beverages.

Scoular’s d-alpha tocopherol oil is a natural source form of Vitamin E derived from edible vegetable oils. It is used to supplement products like soft-gels, tablets, nutritional bars and beverages with Vitamin E. Scoular offers Vitamin E in a few different forms: d-alpha tocopherol oil, acetate oil, acetate powder and succinate powder. The acetate form of Vitamin E provides better long-term stability where exposure to light or oxygen may be a concern, and the powder acetate form is used in tableting. The succinate form is widely used as a source of Vitamin E in dietary supplement applications such as tableting.

Sourced from one of the world’s most rapidly renewable resources, our Bamboo Fiber is a sustainable, neutral-tasting powerhouse that excels as a natural texturizer, binder, and bulking agent, and is built to meet the surging consumer demand for high-fiber, reduced-carb, and gluten-free claims. The versatile functionality of Bamboo Fiber makes it an indispensable ingredient across numerous categories. It is the ideal, non-GMO fiber to help you achieve superior texture, water retention, and enhanced crumb structure in applications like baked goods, snacks, meat and meat alternatives, all while supporting digestive health trends and delivering the simple, clean label your customers desire.

Our Chicory Root Fiber, a form of inulin naturally sourced from chicory root, is a non-GMO ingredient and soluble dietary fiber that provides nutritional and functional benefits without affecting taste, texture, mouthfeel and consumers’ clean-label expectations. 

Nature’s answer to rebalance the nutritional profile of your favorite food choices by boosting fiber content, replacing undesired sugars, and reducing excess fat, it’s easy-to-use in diverse applications. 

High in fiber and neutral in flavor and color, Oat Fiber is a near-zero calorie, insoluble dietary workhorse for food and beverage applications. A flagship use case for this non-GMO ingredient is to prevent breakage in cookies and crackers, while secondary applications include other baked goods, snacks, meat and meat alternatives where it can be used to improve water retention and provide the essential bulk needed for successful low-carb and high-fiber claims.

With a variety of offerings, including multiple lengths and options sourced from both the hull and from the kernel (groat), Scoular Food Innovation has the flexibility to worth with manufacturers to tailor solutions to your specific ingredient and business needs.

Soluble corn fiber, also known as resistant dextrin, is a type of dietary fiber derived from corn starch. This non-GMO ingredient boasts over 90% fiber and less than 5% sugar, making it a game-changer for the overall nutritional profile of finished products. Soluble corn fiber can be used in various products with its excellent bulking properties, while rarely affecting the desired taste, all with a label-friendly name.

Unlock the next level of clean-label formulation with Scoular’s Tapioca Fiber. Also sometimes referred to as resistant dextrin, this highly versatile, non-GMO ingredient is the secret to slashing sugar and boosting dietary fiber while simultaneously delivering a superior, satisfying texture.  

Whether you need an invisible prebiotic for gut health or a binding agent for your next low-sugar snack, our Tapioca Fiber provides the nutritional upgrade and functional performance your innovative products deserve. Its neutral flavor and exceptional solubility allow you to seamlessly fortify everything from protein bars and beverages to keto-friendly baked goods, delivering the enhanced nutrition and satisfying mouthfeel your customers crave. 

Wheat fiber is a neutral-tasting, highly concentrated source of insoluble dietary fiber obtained from the cell walls of the wheat plant. Recognized for its exceptional water and oil holding capacity, it serves as an effective bulking agent and texturizer, allowing for significant calorie and fat reduction in formulations. This is a popular ingredient used to boost the nutritional profile and improve the texture and mouthfeel in applications ranging from baked goods and pasta to meat and meat alternatives and cereals.

Flaxseed is an ancient grain that is considered a superfood for its healthful fat, antioxidants and fiber content. Our food-grade flaxseed is 99.9% pure and free from foreign matter and damaged seeds. Scoular can provide flaxseed for pet food, birdseed, milling and food-grade applications.

Scoular’s 80% Rice Protein is a protein powder made from non-GMO brown rice utilizing a highly consistent enzyme extraction method. Plant-based and allergen-friendly, it is a great alternative for those looking for protein supplement from a versatile and healthy source. Often combined with other plant-based proteins to create a complete protein profile, it is commonly used in RTM powders, nutrition bars, snacks, and more.

Our 80% chickpea protein is a plant-based, high protein ingredient supporting clean-label, non-GMO and gluten-free innovations through functionality and nutrition. Suitable for a wide variety of applications with its neutral taste.

Mung Bean Protein is a clean label plant protein powder extracted from mung beans which is part of the legume family. The neutral color and flavor of this protein makes it suitable for a wide range of applications including beverage, bars, meat and dairy analogs, snacks, frozen desserts, and baked items.

Scoular’s pea protein is a clean label plant protein powder made from yellow peas. Suitable for many different food applications, including bars, snacks, meat and meat alternatives, extruded crisps, pasta and more. Pea protein is also a highly functional and nutritious protein for pet food formulations, available as a concentrate or isolate.

Scoular offers customized Soy Protein Isolate ingredients to meet specific functional metrics, including water holding and emulsification, nutritional markers for protein fortification, and sensory targets such as improved texture and mouthfeel.

Supported by manufacturer and supplier in-house research and development and applications teams, we can help you find the right solution fast and first.

Scoular’s pea starch is a native, clean label starch that is neutral in flavor, relatively high amylose content, low gelatinization temperature and is stable under high temper acid and shear. Its functionality makes it suitable for a variety of food applications including soups and sauces, batters and coatings, extruded cereals and snacks, bakery, bars, soft candies, and meats. Pea starch is also an excellent grain-free option for pet food diets.

Scoular offers native and functional potato starches which are clean label ingredients with impressive functionality. Native potato starch’s primary function is as a water binder, but can also be used as a texturizer, gelling agent, and filler, and in its native state is unmodified and label friendly. Potato starch is also an excellent grain-free option for pet food diets.

Naturally gluten-free, non-GMO, and organic, Scoular’s Rice Syrup Solids are ideal for brands targeting digestive wellness and clean label transparency. Obtained through an enzymatic process applied on the rice starch which results in a pale colored powder with a delicate and slight sweet flavor and taste, these solids can work in a number of edible products like candies, breads and bars to replace undesirable sugars such as Corn Syrup and HFCS. Whether you’re formulating for better-for-you snacks or performance-driven drinks, Rice Syrup Solids deliver health-forward label appeal without compromising taste.