Paragon Pure develops plant-based food ingredients, including OléBK, a palm oil alternative derived from upcycled rice bran, and SproutedByNature rice flour, which replaces maltodextrin and corn syrup for healthier formulations. These products address the demand for sustainable and nutritious food options while enhancing the taste and health profile of various food applications.
Funding
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Problem
The food industry faces increasing pressure to replace traditional ingredients like palm oil, maltodextrin, and corn syrup with more sustainable and nutritious alternatives. Consumers are demanding healthier, plant-based options, driving the need for innovative ingredients that maintain taste and functionality while improving the nutritional profile of food products.
Solution
Paragon Pure develops and supplies plant-based food ingredients that offer sustainable and nutritious alternatives to conventional options. Their product line includes OléBK and OléPBM, palm oil alternatives derived from upcycled rice bran, providing a more environmentally friendly fat source for various food applications. Additionally, SproutedByNature rice flour serves as a 1:1 replacement for maltodextrin and corn syrup, offering a healthier binding and bulking agent for granola, baked goods, and other formulations. Paragon Pure's ingredients enhance the taste, texture, and health profile of food products, catering to the growing demand for clean-label and sustainable options. CaptaClean is their encapsulation innovation using sprouted whole grain rice as a carrier for a range of food products and beverages.
Target Audience
Paragon Pure's primary customers are retail food product manufacturers seeking healthier, plant-based, and sustainable ingredients to meet consumer demand for clean-label products.
Features
- OléBK and OléPBM: Palm oil alternatives made from rice bran butter and upcycled rice bran, respectively.
- SproutedByNature: Wholegrain rice flour that replaces maltodextrin and corn syrup.
- CaptaClean: Encapsulation technology using sprouted whole grain rice as a carrier.
- Plant-based and sustainable sourcing of raw materials.
- Ingredients suitable for plant-based bakery products and meat alternatives.
- Solutions for granola binding and sugar replacement bulking.