Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Food Additives and Ingredients
Products:
High Acyl Gellan Gum, Low Acyl Gellan Gum, Carrageenan, Konjac Gum, Xanthan Gum, Agar Agar
Product Gallery:
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech Limited（郑州欧宝生物科技有限公司）, headquartered in Zhengzhou, China, is a specialized manufacturer and global supplier of hydrocolloids, plant-based biogums, and food-grade gelling agents. With a strong foundation in food biotechnology and a focus on clean-label stabilizers, the company serves industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plant tissue culture, and nutraceuticals.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech offers a diverse and specialized product portfolio categorized as follows:
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Gellan Gum Series
- High Acyl Gellan Gum
- Low Acyl Gellan Gum
- Pea-Based Gellan Gum
- Jelly Gellan Gum
- Plant Tissue Culture Media Gellan Gum
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Other Hydrocolloids and Biogums
- Agar
- Curdlan Gum
- Xanthan Gum
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Nutritional Ingredients
- MYO-Inositol
- Vitamins: Vitamin C (VC), Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K2
These ingredients are used across multiple applications:
- Gelling agents in dairy products, beverages, and confectionery
- Thickening and stabilizing agents in sauces and bakery products
- Plant tissue culture media for agricultural and botanical research
- Functional and nutritional enhancements in supplements and fortified foods
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech stands out due to its:
- Specialization in Gellan Gum Technologies – Offering both high and low acyl gellan gum with tailored rheological properties for specific applications.
- Innovation in Plant-Based Alternatives – Introduction of pea-based gellan gum as a sustainable and allergen-free hydrocolloid.
- Focus on Plant Tissue Culture Media – Supplies gellan gum suitable for micropropagation, horticulture research, and laboratory use.
Key differentiators:
- Clean-label, non-GMO hydrocolloids
- High thermal and pH stability in gelling systems
- Custom viscosity and gel strength specifications
Target Market
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech serves a broad customer base across:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical companies
- Cosmetic product formulators
- Agricultural and research institutions
Export markets include:
- Southeast Asia
- Europe
- North America
- South Asia
- Middle East
The company works through both direct exports and regional distributors to serve international clients.
Manufacturing Capabilities and Infrastructure
The company operates a modern manufacturing facility in Zhengzhou with:
- Automated production lines for hydrocolloid synthesis and purification
- On-site laboratory facilities for R&D and QC testing
- Spray-drying and vacuum-drying units for customized product finishing
- Advanced testing instruments such as rheometers, HPLC, and microbiology labs
Production capacity includes:
- Over 1,200 MT/year of Gellan Gum
- Extensive customization capability for food-grade and bio-application gelling agents
Certifications and Compliance
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech ensures compliance with international food and safety standards:
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- HACCP Food Safety Certification
- Halal Certification
- Kosher Certification
- Compliant with EU Food Additive Regulations (E 418 for Gellan Gum)
- Products meet FCC and USP standards where applicable
Financial and Shipment Records
Based on data from trade platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza:
- The company has completed over 200 export consignments in the past 3 years.
- High-volume exports of low acyl gellan gum, agar, and MYO-inositol.
- Major shipment destinations include India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Spain.
- Works with both bulk importers and private label product developers.
Major Achievements
- Launched pea-based gellan gum, a unique allergen-friendly alternative for vegan formulations.
- Developed specialized gellan gum grades for plant tissue culture applications, now used in labs across Asia.
- Partnered with nutraceutical companies for custom vitamin blends and ingredient development.
Customer Testimonials
“Opal’s gellan gum helped us develop a stable, transparent gel for our ready-to-drink dessert. Their technical support was excellent.”
— Product Developer, Dairy Brand, Indonesia
“We use their plant tissue culture gellan gum in our orchid propagation labs. Reliable quality and consistency every batch.”
— Lead Researcher, Horticulture Lab, India
Zhengzhou Opal Biotech Limited continues to grow as a leading name in hydrocolloid innovation, delivering high-quality, application-specific gelling agents and functional ingredients for food, health, and agricultural industries worldwide.