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Suntory Beverage & Food International is seeking natural substances that have antibacterial and static antibacterial effects against mold and yeast. We are particularly interested in natural antibacterial and static antibacterial substances derived from plants. We are also interested in natural antibacterial and static antibacterial substances made from microorganisms (such as lactic acid bacteria, yeast, koji mold, and mushrooms) that have been safely used in food applications. There are no specific restrictions regarding the form of business transactions. We welcome joint development with academic partners or proposals for products that are already on the market. 【Main Selection Criteria (Partial)】 <Required Conditions> ■ It is necessary to provide samples for internal evaluation. ■ The proposed materials must have a proven track record of safe use as food and must not pose any safety issues. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Other Main Selection Criteria (Partial)】 <Ideal Conditions> ■ Possesses experimental results for MIC against mold and yeast (preferably <1,000 ppm) ■ High solubility in water, stable across a wide pH range (preferably 5 to 4.0) and high temperatures (stable for several seconds at 90-100°C) ■ Does not compromise the color, taste, or aroma of beverages ■ Capable of large-scale production or has a high potential for large-scale production <Excluded Technologies and Material Areas> ■ Chitosan, saponins, natamycin, nisin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid ■ Proposals for unverified ideas or concepts ■ Components that must be labeled as "preservatives" ■ Substances with assigned E numbers (for the European market) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Expected Technology and Material Areas】 ■ Natural ingredients, natural extracts, or fermented products from plants, fruits, and vegetables ■ Microbial-derived components and their metabolites ■ Composite technologies of the above *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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