Ingredients:
Our ingredients are ideal for natural and organic healthy products. SunOpta's seed-to-table vertical integration ensures a high quality ingredient that makes for an exceptional healthy food product. Specializing in Organic, non-GMO and Identity Preserved (IP) ingredients, we have over 30 years of experience providing innovative ingredients for healthy and delicious foods. We operate at all levels, including whole grains (soy, corn, sunflower), ingredients and consumer products.
Our Soy Ingredients
We specialize in natural mechanical processing, which processes soybeans without the use of harsh solvents. This keeps the dense nutrient value intact, making for a highly nutritious and functional ingredient. As a flour substitution, soy increases the amount of protein and decreases the amount of carbohydrates. Soy as a meat alternative is lower in saturated fat and is cholesterol-free. It's also ideal for vegetarians. As a toasted product, soy is an excellent addition to snacks, making them peanut-free and nutritionally dense. (See Soy Ingredients: Roasted, Toasted & Milled)
As a leading supplier of soymilk in the USA, we provide a comprehensive range of services including raw material sourcing, processing and packaging. The soybeans specifically selected for soymilk use have a high quality flavor profile. We deliver in liquid-base form, spray-dried form and consumer packaging. By working with our Research & Development Team, our customers can quickly launch new and innovative soymilk products. (See Soy Ingredients: Soymilk Liquid & Powder).
Our Vegetable Oils
We produce an extensive line of quality, natural vegetable oils including expeller pressed and organic soy, sunflower, safflower and palm oil. The natural expeller pressing process avoids the use of harsh chemical solvents in the separation of the oil from the oilseed. The oils can be used in a variety of food applications, from salad dressings, sauces and baked goods, to frying, roasting and cooking. Our vegetable oils are trans fat-free, giving today's consumers the health benefits and superior flavor profile they demand.
Our Corn, Rice, and Sunflower Ingredients
We provide a variety of non-GMO grain-based ingredients, which are ideal for snack, nutritional bar and bakery applications and make for great tasting products. These non-GMO ingredients are ideal for snack, nutritional bar and bakery applications and make great-tasting, natural products. Functional ingredients offered include sweeteners and maltodextrins, toasted corn, tack blends, corn syrup solids, fiber products, binders and flavor enhancing products.
Our Dairy-Based Ingredients
Our line of dairy ingredients is produced from cows that are not treated with the growth hormone rBST. Dairy-based ingredients are offered as both organic or non-GMO, and have numerous applications in natural or organic dairy-based products. Applications include cheese crackers, pastas, infant formula, spreads, dressings and numerous uses for sweet whey.
