DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Co unveils all-natural alternative to propylene glycol and glycerin

Joint venture DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company has launched Zemea USP Propanediol, a natural solvent and humectant that can be used to replace petroleum-based propylene glycol or glycerin in multiple food and beverage applications.

The JV’s first ingredient for the US food market Zemea USP is made from corn sugar via a fermentation process and boasts unique humectancy, preservative effects, solubility and taste properties.

Made in Loudon, Tenn, Zemea USP is certified Kosher and Halal certified and has received a letter of no-objections from the FDA for its self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status. It is also certified GRAS by the Flavor & Extracts Manufacturers Association (FEMA). 

DuPont Tate & Lyle is currently looking for partners in the food industry who are interested in evaluating Zemea USP.

DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products is a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle.