Chemistry of delicious!

Through its diverse range of food chemicals, Aditya Birla Chemicals plays an unseen yet crucial role in shaping the global culinary experience

A well-plated meal is not only a delight for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Imagine a meticulously assembled burger, a delicately frosted cupcake, and a side of crispy fries — all sitting atop a gorgeous porcelain plate. While it’s enough to make anyone’s mouth water, it begs the question — what role does Aditya Birla Chemicals play in creating this culinary experience?

Aditya Birla Chemicals has been a pioneer in the chemicals industry since the 1960s and boasts a diverse portfolio encompassing phosphates, sulphites, peroxides, and chlor-alkalis. The company currently ranks among the top five manufacturers of food phosphates globally.

Here is a closer look at how Aditya Birla Chemicals enhances the everyday dining experience of consumers.

The freshest of seafood

The secret to achieving the perfect sushi and the layered texture of fillet lies in Pearl, a brand of Aditya Birla Chemicals that provides moisture-retaining agents (MRAs) in the form of phosphates and non-phosphate blends.

Pearl plays a major role in retaining the nutritional value of seafood by preventing its inevitable denaturation caused by moisture loss. Denaturation refers to the structural changes in proteins due to external stresses and other factors. Pearl also helps in preventing melanosis, the black spots that often appear on shrimp and prawns, thereby maintaining their translucent appearance.

Aditya Birla Chemicals also ensures that the seafood reaching end consumers is of the highest quality. With Aqua Armor, an innovative solution for water management in aquaculture, optimal water quality parameters are maintained at the time of pond preparation. It effectively disinfects the pond before shrimp seeding and ensures survival and growth of the produce.

The fluffiest of baked goods

Most would agree that a celebration, no matter how grand or intimate, is incomplete without indulging in baked delicacies. However, what many may not know is that Delice plays a crucial role in adding a finishing touch to most of the baked goods found in the market. It offers custom phosphate blends for a wide array of baked items, ranging from sponge cakes and breads to deep-fried doughnuts. These expertly crafted blends are the secret behind why cakes achieve the ideal rise, doughnuts possess an impeccable texture, and batters maintain the perfect consistency.

The cheesiest of cheeses

The perfect cheese is one that exhibits the perfect pull on a pizza slice, melts flawlessly in a burger, and imparts a delightful flavour to a sandwich. Corino plays a pivotal role in crafting this exceptional experience. Corino is a blend of phosphates designed to balance the pH value of cheese, resulting in impeccable consistency. It acts as an emulsifying agent, contributing to the firmness of cheese blocks, while also facilitating the exchange of ions for easy spreadability.

The most succulent of meat

Meat is the cornerstone of a protein-rich diet. To ensure that meat retains its invaluable protein content, the dissipation of moisture must be regulated. Gusto is an active ingredient that helps retain moisture and stabilise emulsion. By effectively delaying oxidation, it keeps the meat fresh for a longer duration, thereby extending its shelf-life.

From preserving freshness to enhancing texture, Aditya Birla Chemicals works behind the scenes, playing a crucial role in improving the quality of food consumed by billions of people every day. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation continues to redefine standards of excellence within the food chemicals industry.