Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Food Additives and Ingredients, Natural Sweeteners, Flavour Enhancers
Products:
Taste Modulators: TasteAroma, ZestAroma, Savarin, Thaumagic
Natural Color Additives: EPColor™ solutions
Founded in 2003, EPC Natural Products Co., Ltd. (伊比西（北京）植物药物技术有限公司) is a Beijing-based biotechnology and natural ingredient company specializing in taste modulation and plant-based functional ingredients. With over two decades of research and innovation, EPC has positioned itself as a global leader in natural taste modulators and flavor systems used in food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries.
Core Business
EPC Natural Products Co., Ltd. focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of natural taste modulators, natural color additives, and plant-based flavor enhancement systems. The company integrates biotechnology, plant extraction, and synthetic biology to provide tailored flavor and functional solutions to global food and beverage manufacturers.
Product & Service Offerings
EPC offers a comprehensive range of natural ingredients categorized under multiple proprietary product lines:
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Taste Modulators:
- TasteAroma: Enhances the aroma and masking of off-notes.
- ZestAroma: Boosts sourness and freshness.
- Savarin: Increases umami and savory flavor notes.
- Thaumagic: Sweetness enhancer derived from Thaumatin for sugar reduction.
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Natural Color Additives:
- EPColor™: A range of clean-label colorants derived from plants such as paprika, beetroot, and anthocyanins.
These ingredients are widely applied in:
- Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
- Functional beverages and sports drinks
- Nutritional supplements and gummies
- Bakery and confectionery products
Specialization and USP
EPC's key strength lies in its proprietary taste modulation technologies designed to address the growing demand for sugar and salt reduction, as well as off-flavor masking in functional foods. Their flagship products like Thaumagic utilize natural protein-based sweeteners to replicate sugar profiles without compromising taste.
The company’s R&D approach blends:
- Natural product chemistry
- Fermentation-based biosynthesis
- Molecular sensory science
Their unique value proposition is the ability to create holistic multisensory taste solutions tailored to regional consumer preferences.
Financial Overview
EPC is a privately held company and does not publicly disclose its revenue. However, based on third-party market insights and its global customer base, the company is recognized as one of the top 5 natural taste solution providers in China. EPC has also expanded its market share significantly across Europe and North America in the past five years.
Shipment Records
Based on trade databases like ImportYeti and Volza:
- EPC has consistent international shipments to the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan.
- Products such as TasteAroma and Thaumagic have been exported to major beverage and nutrition companies.
- International trade records reflect repeat shipments and long-term supply agreements, indicating stable customer relationships.
Target Market
EPC serves a wide range of industries:
- Global food and beverage manufacturers
- Plant-based and alternative protein producers
- Nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands
- Flavor houses and ingredient formulators
Their key clients are primarily located in North America, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.
Capabilities
- Advanced natural product extraction and purification systems
- Synthetic biology platforms for high-efficiency fermentation
- In-house flavor chemistry lab and sensory evaluation panels
- Custom formulation support and collaborative product development
- State-of-the-art production facilities with food-grade certifications
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- FSSC 22000 for global food safety compliance
- Halal and Kosher certified
- Compliant with EU and FDA flavor and food additive regulations
- Non-GMO and clean-label product lines available
Customer Testimonials
Although specific customer endorsements are not publicly posted, EPC has been referenced in technical papers and whitepapers presented at IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) and FIE (Food Ingredients Europe) trade shows, highlighting its collaboration with major food and beverage clients.
Major Achievements
- Pioneer in China’s natural taste modulation market
- Exported to over 40 countries worldwide
- Developed the Thaumagic system, one of the few commercial thaumatin-based solutions globally
- Partnered with top-tier universities and institutions for R&D including Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Frequent exhibitor and speaker at global food technology expos such as FIE and IFT
- Holds multiple international patents in taste modulation and biosynthesis