Breakthrough development in commercial production of natural aromatic compound

摘要

Conagen, a US-based biotechnology company focusing on research and development, announced its breakthrough development in the commercial production of natural aromatic compound, y-Decalactone from natural substrates using its proprietary technology. Found in many ripe fruits and particularly peaches, y-Decalactone is a versatile compound used commercially in formulations with distinctive fruit flavours of peach, apricot and strawberry in food, beverage, fragrance, nutrition, renewable materials, and pharmaceutical markets. The technology created for the y-Decalactone product provides for more than 20 different lactones. many of which have not been available commercially because of a lack of reliable sources.