Blue California, a manufacturer of purified natural ingredients and flavor compounds for use in food products has successfully commercialized its Gamma-Decalactone ingredient. The commercial production of this versatile flavor compound currently used worldwide in a variety of flavor and food applications was achieved through the company’s fermentation technology using natural and wild strains of yeast to ensure the EU Natural status of this ingredient.
 
Gamma-Decalactone is a natural and versatile aromatic compound found in many fruits and gives peaches and ripening fruit a distinctive flavor. This flavor compound has been used commercially in formulations of peach, apricots, and strawberry flavors for use in beverages, personal care products, and even pharmaceutical applications. Gamma-Decalactone is also used as a food additive to improve flavor, taste, and appearance. 
 
Cecilia McCollum, the company’s executive vice president commented, “We are pleased to have reached the final phase of our commercialization of Gamma-Decalactone. Our goal was to produce flavor compounds that can be confirmed natural and Non-GMO. Our unique fermentation process has made this a reality.” Blue California has been producing ingredients through their R&D facility in Boston and its extraction and fermentation manufacturing facilities.
 
Blue California’smanufacturing process used to produce Gamma-Decalactone will ensure the product’s NON-GMO certification and entry into the European market. The company’s manufacturing facilities maintain GMP and BRC certifications to ensure the purity and consistent value and quality of the natural ingredients they offer to the world market.