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Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

21J70/21K71
NECC (Shanghai)
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Natural Colorants: Monascus Red, Monascus Yellow, Mixed Colorants

Enzymes: Transglutaminase (TG Enzyme), Neutral Protease, Acid Protease, Cellulase, Medium Temperature α-Amylase

Peptides: Soybean Peptide

Guangdong Kelong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., located in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China, is a nationally recognized high-tech enterprise focused on the research, production, and distribution of natural food additives, functional enzymes, and bioactive peptides. With a strong R&D foundation and advanced fermentation technology, the company serves a wide range of food, beverage, nutraceutical, and biotechnology sectors both domestically and internationally.

Company Overview

Founded with a commitment to innovation and clean-label food solutions, Guangdong Kelong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has emerged as a specialized manufacturer in microbial fermentation and biochemical applications. The company integrates modern biotechnology with traditional Chinese fermentation knowledge to create high-performance natural and functional ingredients.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Kelong’s product range includes:

  • Natural Food Colorants

    • Monascus Red
    • Monascus Yellow
    • Mixed Monascus Colorants
  • Enzymes

    • Transglutaminase (TG Enzyme)
    • Neutral Protease
    • Acid Protease
    • Cellulase
    • Medium Temperature α-Amylase
  • Bioactive Peptides

    • Soybean Peptide

These products are widely used in meat processing, dairy, bakery, beverages, nutritional supplements, and plant-based food manufacturing. Their enzyme solutions are especially designed to improve texture, stability, digestibility, and nutritional profiles of finished food products.

Specialization and Unique Selling Points (USPs)

Guangdong Kelong is distinguished by:

  • Expertise in Microbial Fermentation: Use of advanced submerged fermentation and enzyme purification technologies.
  • Natural and Non-GMO Ingredients: All Monascus colorants are free from synthetic additives and harmful residues.
  • Customized Formulations: Tailor-made enzyme activity and colorant solutions to suit client-specific applications.

The company’s Transglutaminase enzyme is widely recognized in the meat industry for enhancing protein cross-linking, improving water retention, and enhancing texture, enabling cleaner labels and reduced additives.

Export Capabilities and Shipment Records

Guangdong Kelong has a growing international presence and exports to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and select markets in Europe and North America. Based on trade records and public sourcing platforms:

  • Estimated over 300 international shipments annually
  • Regular exports to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, and Germany
  • Participation in global B2B sourcing platforms and industry trade shows such as Food Ingredients China (FIC)

Top exported items include Monascus-based natural colorants and transglutaminase enzyme blends, often shipped in 1 kg to 25 kg food-grade packaging formats.

Target Market

The company serves a wide range of industrial customers:

  • Processed meat and seafood manufacturers
  • Beverage and dairy producers
  • Nutraceutical and plant protein brands
  • Ingredient distributors and R&D institutions

Kelong supports OEM solutions, co-branded products, and industrial trials for new product development.

Compliance and Certifications

Guangdong Kelong operates under strict regulatory and quality frameworks:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
  • ISO 22000 / HACCP – Food Safety Management System
  • Halal and Kosher Certified for key enzyme and colorant products
  • In-house QA/QC facilities for microbial testing, activity validation, and color intensity analysis

Their Monascus colorants and enzymatic ingredients conform to GB, FCC, and EU food additive regulations, depending on destination market.

Capabilities

  • Annual production capacity exceeding 3,000 tons of fermentation-based ingredients
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities featuring bioreactors, spray drying systems, filtration and enzymatic reactors
  • Strong R&D team comprising 30+ technical personnel, including PhDs in microbiology and biochemistry
  • Strategic collaborations with Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and South China University of Technology

Kelong’s dedicated R&D division is capable of customizing enzyme activity (e.g., 50–200 U/mg) and providing color intensity adjustments based on pH, heat, and application medium.

Customer Feedback and Market Reputation

According to trade references and client reviews across Chinese and international B2B platforms:

  • High stability and performance of Monascus colorants in various pH and temperature environments
  • Excellent technical support during application trials
  • Reliable delivery timelines and flexible MOQ handling

Kelong’s transglutaminase has become a preferred solution for clients aiming to reduce cost while improving product yield and appearance.

Key Achievements

  • Certified as a High-Tech Enterprise by Guangdong Provincial Government
  • Granted multiple national patents in enzyme technology and microbial strain development
  • Regular exhibitor at Food Ingredients China (FIC) and Healthplex Expo (HNC)
  • Expanded exports to over 25 countries

Guangdong Kelong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. continues to lead in the natural enzyme and colorant industry by offering sustainable, science-driven solutions that align with global food innovation trends.