Consumers are increasingly concerned about health and well-being, seeking a more balanced routine. As a result, they have become more attentive to product composition, prioritizing recognizable, natural ingredients that offer clear nutritional benefits.
In the United States, for example, natural ingredients are the main factor for 34% of consumers when choosing food products, surpassing attributes such as high protein content or low sugar. This preference is also reflected in categories such as sauces, condiments, and cereals, where the presence of natural, clean-label ingredients (free of artificial additives or preservatives) is increasingly valued.¹
The appeal of natural and functional ingredients also extends to markets such as Brazil, where 69% of consumers are interested in natural options that support healthier eating.²
Additionally, there is a significant preference for products with low sugar, salt, and fat content, rather than reformulated versions with artificial ingredients to reduce these nutrients. About 72% of U.S. consumers say they prefer naturally healthier products to those with artificial substitutes.³
Given this scenario, there is growing demand in the food industry for natural, versatile ingredients aligned with global health and clean-label trends.
In this context, Biorigin stands out as the ideal partner for reformulating and developing foods focused on clean labeling, reducing sodium, sugar, and fat, and creating vegetarian and vegan recipes. The company offers natural-origin ingredients that combine flavor performance, labeling transparency, and sustainability from the source.
“The Bionis line positions itself as a strategic ally for manufacturers seeking to innovate their formulations and win over consumers increasingly attentive to the origin and impact of the foods they consume,” says Lara Gazolla de Rezende, Food Product Specialist at Biorigin.
Bionis was developed to meet the growing demands of the food industry for natural, versatile ingredients aligned with health trends. In this article, we will present our solution and all the products in the line, and share some delicious applications!
BIONIS: YEAST EXTRACTS
Yeasts are a natural alternative that can deliver unique, distinctive flavors to a wide variety of foods, contributing to formulations for more nutritious, balanced, and tasty diets, perfectly aligned with health and conscious consumption trends.
Biorigin’s Bionis line consists of yeast extracts derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and was developed to enhance food formulations with more body, texture, mouthfeel, umami, and overall flavor balance.
Versatile, it can be applied to various foods and beverages, making it ideal for flavor enhancement initiatives and for reducing salt, fat, and sugar; compensating for taste in recipes with reduced cocoa and coffee; and replacing additives such as MSG and phosphate in formulations.
In addition, the entire Bionis line is of natural origin, free from animal-derived ingredients, Non-GMO Project Verified, Bonsucro certified, and also Kosher and Halal.
Want to understand better how yeasts are produced and the benefits this natural ingredient can offer? Read our article about the production process and the benefits of yeast, and discover why it is an essential ally in food innovation!
BIONIS: VERSATILITY AND MULTIPLE BENEFITS IN ONE LINE
Bionis offers three product profiles, developed with a focus on functionality and versatile applicability for the food and beverage industry. Discover each one:
- ESSENTIAL: Yeast extracts in this line deliver a natural, deep, savory profile, balancing flavor and adding body to the final recipe.
Ideal for: chicken bouillon powder and cubes, beef bouillon powder and cubes, soups, and mayonnaise.
- PREMIUM: Enhances Umami flavor at varying levels thanks to higher nucleotide concentrations, improving overall flavor impact in recipes with reduced salt. The result is cleaner, more complete formulations with distinctive sensory performance.
Ideal for: ketchup and sauces.
- SPECIALTIES: Dark-colored yeast extracts that provide toasted notes, ranging from mild to intense, depending on the desired flavor impact. In addition to contributing to the sensory profile, these extracts naturally improve product color (due to their own hue), add body, mouthfeel, mask unwanted flavors, and increase juiciness perception. This line is an ideal solution for formulations with reduced salt and sugar.
Ideal for: plant-based burgers, chicken burgers, beef burgers, and coffee-flavored plant-based beverages.
Lara Gazolla de Rezende, Food Product Specialist at Biorigin, shares more about the solution: “With applications ranging from snacks, soups, and broths to plant-based products, sauces, and processed meats, the Bionis line delivers complete sensory solutions, helping build richer, more balanced, and appealing flavor profiles. Additionally, its natural composition, with amino acids and nucleotides, provides technological and nutritional functionality that adds value to formulations.”
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APPLICATIONS WITH BIONIS YEAST EXTRACTS
At Biorigin, flavor is essential for a complete food experience. To show in practice how our ingredients make a difference, we have developed exclusive materials featuring recipes created with products from the Bionis line.
Check out some creations that demonstrate the versatility and sensory performance of our yeast extracts:
- RECIPES WITH SODIUM REDUCTION: 100% plant-based burger and crispy, flavorful potato chips. Perfect for vegan diets and health-focused eating.
- RECIPES WITH COCOA REDUCTION: chocolate cookies, chocolate milk powder, and chocolate brownies. Delicious options that maintain flavor even with less cocoa.
- SEASONAL RECIPES: codfish fritters, fish seasoning, chocolate cookies, chocolate cake, and chocolate ganache. Combinations that balance tradition and innovation.
Alexandre Raszl, Food Application Manager at Biorigin, highlights the benefits of the product line: “The Bionis line is Biorigin’s versatile yeast extract solution, developed to complement and enrich the sensory profile of foods and beverages. With the ability to provide body, improve mouthfeel, and balance Umami flavor, it meets a wide range of applications in the food industry, from sodium and cocoa reduction to themed recipes. Biorigin’s portfolio stands out not only for its versatility but also for the health benefits and sensory and nutritional advantages it offers. After all, our commitment is to create solutions that meet market demands and consumer expectations, which are increasingly attentive, demanding, and seeking healthy, sustainable, and tasty products.”
DISCOVER BIORIGIN
For over 20 years, Biorigin has used its knowledge and experience in biotechnology to optimize the yeast fermentation process, developing, with its partners, the best solutions for healthy, practical food flavors in a clean, sustainable way. To learn more and request samples of our products, visit our website.
Sources:
- ¹ Mintel – Condiments – US – 2024
- ² Mintel – Healthy Eating Trends – Brazil – 2024
- ³ Mintel – Better for you Eating Trends – US – 2025
