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Nouravant™Clean Label Conference

March 25-26, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS/AGENDA

Introduction

Maple Fiber Summary

Manufacturing Process

Usage

Functions & Applications

Labeling

Regulatory Information

15 Conclusion

16 Contact Information

Introduction to Nouravant™ Maple Fiber

Introduction

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The Ingredient House has partnered with Renmatix to offer a breakthrough food ingredient called NouravantTM Maple Fiber to the North American market.

NouravantTM Maple Fiber is a multifunctional ingredient that is created using brand new technology.

It has the ability to act as an emulsifier, humectant, and texturizer.

Trials have been done to show efficacy in applications including baked goods, dressings and sauces, meat products, vegan meat analogs, and dairy products.

The unique process that produces Maple Fiber utilizes plant materials and supercritical hydrolysis to create a hydrogel that is clean label, allergen free, and completely plant based.

Nouravant™ Maple Fiber

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NouravantTM Maple Fiber is unlike any other ingredient on the market, because it is 100% natural and clean label, is produced through award winning green innovation, is multifunctional, and has the ability to replace multiple ingredients.

NouravantTM Maple Fiber is a brown viscous liquid with approximately 17% solids and an average particle size of 1 micron.

It is completely plant based and vegan as well as allergen free and gluten free.

Since its debut in June 2019, new grades including powder and a beige hydrogel have been in development.

Process to Maple Fiber: the Plantrose® Process

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The Plantrose® Process is a first-in-kind technology innovation developed to convert raw biomass into foundational ingredients & sustainable products. This is a patented process with 115+ patents granted.

When water is in its supercritical state, it possesses the properties of both a liquid and a gas. Using water at this condition allows the ingredient to be pulled away from a plant without the need for acids/bases or similar.

Maple Fiber is derived by using supercritical water to extract cellulose and lignin from plant materials like Red Maple wood.

This clean technology won the 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Award.

Using Maple Fiber

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Contributes some/all of these attributes simultaneously giving the potential for multiple ingredients to be removed.

Tends to require lower total solids than some competitive materials to achieve individual desired effects.

Synergistic with known texturizers to reduce solids whilst offering additional attributes.

Functions and Applications

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Product Attributes Examples

Baked Goods Egg replacer, moisture binding, improves texture, fat mimicry, freshness extender

Muffins, cookies, bread, brownies, cakes, biscuits, donuts

Breading/Batter for Fried Foods Reduce oil retention, improves texture Fried chicken batter

Dairy Suspension aid, egg replacement, replaces mono-and di-glycerides Cheesecake, ice cream, eggnog

Dressings and Sauces Emulsifier, particle suspension aid, texture, syneresis prevention Vinaigrette dressing, fry sauce, mayo, BBQ sauce

Gluten Free Baked Products Texture, structure, moisture binding Gluten free muffins, breads, cookies, buns

Meat Products Emulsifier, texturizer, moisture binding Burgers, sausages, hot dogs

Meat Analogs Allergen free, plant-based emulsifier Veggie burgers, vegan “meat” crumbles, vegan “meat”balls

Nutritional Beverages Particle suspension aid, adds mouthfeel/texture RTD protein shake

Other Applications Pasta, granola, cold formed bars, tortillas

Technical Benefits

Understanding How to Use Maple Fiber

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NouravantTM Maple Fiber is a concentrated hydrogel that works with water being added to it. It is most effective when recipes are balanced to accommodate its addition, and it does not typically function as a drop in replacement.

Each application system is different, and will vary in ratio of NouravantTM and water that is needed to get the desired effects.

For an egg replacement1. One whole egg = 50g (38.5g water)2. A NouravantTM substitution will equal 38.5g of water.3. Substitute 10g of NouravantTM which is 17% solids

(approx. 8.5g of water) and add 30g of additional water.

Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Control NouravantTM

All Purpose Flour 11.34% 25.52%

Pastry Flour 14.18%

Sugar 5.10% 5.10%

Brown Sugar 12.48% 12.48%

Fructose 3.97% 3.97%

Corn Starch 1.13% 1.13%

Chocolate Chips 28.35% 28.35%

Butter 3.97% 3.97%

Shortening 11.91% 11.91%

Eggs 5.67%

NouravantTM 1.42%Water 4.25%

Labeling & Regulations

On a Label

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NouravantTM Maple Fiber can be listed as “maple fiber” in an ingredient list. It is also:• Non-Allergenic• Non-GMO• Gluten Free• Plant-based & Vegan• Free from: artificial colors, flavors,

and preservativesPer 100g, NouravantTM has:• Calories: 67.1 kcal• Carbohydrates: 16.5g• Dietary Fiber: 14.9g• Protein: <0.1g• Fat: <0.1g

Regulatory Information

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NouravantTM is currently Self-Affirmed GRAS, and Renmatix has applied for an FDA ‘no objection’ letter.

NouravantTM Maple Fiber is certified Kosher and Halal.

NouravantTM Maple Fiber is also Non-GMO Project Verified.

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Multifunctional

Can be used in a wide variety of applications as an emulsifier, humectant,

egg replacer, and texturizer.

Clean Process and Product

NouravantTM Maple Fiber is composed of cellulose, lignin, and water and is

processed without the use of chemicals.

Labeling

Brand: NouravantTM

Listed on ingredient statement as Maple Fiber.

Regulatory

Self-affirmed GRASKosherHalal

Non-GMO Project Verified

Conclusion

Thank You!

If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to:

info@theingredienthouse.comor

katherine.cleland@theingredienthouse.com