Fazer will be the first company in the world to produce xylitol from oat hulls. Xylitol will be produced from Fazer Mill’s natural non-GMO oat hulls. The technology is novel and patents have been filed. Construction work for the new manufacturing facility in Lahti, Finland started in February 2019 and Fazer Xylitol will be commercially available at the beginning of 2021.

Fazer will be the only xylitol manufacturer producing xylitol from its own raw material. Fazer Xylitol will be produced from natural Finnish non-GMO oat hulls at the same site where milling takes place, which ensures the availability and quality of the raw material and end products.

The process is a great example of a circular economy; i.e. how to utilise all parts of the oat and maximise resource utilisation. The part of the oat hull which is not needed in the xylitol process is used to produce bioenergy at the site. This means that energy related CO2 emissions from the whole site will be reduced. The combination of efficient logistics and reduced energy emissions makes Fazer Xylitol the most sustainable on the market.

Fazer will be able to serve even the most demanding customers in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries by manufacturing different grades of xylose and xylitol from its natural raw material with world class quality systems. Available grades from production will be xylose and crystalline, milled and directly compressible xylitol.

Benefits of Fazer Xylitol

– Natural, non–GMO Finnish oat hulls as raw material.

– A complete set of grades for end products in the food, cosmetics and pharma industries.

– State of the art technology with patents pending.

– The only backward and forward integrated xylitol producer – ensures availability and quality, as well as superior level of service to end customers and consumers.

– World class quality systems and sustainable production process.

– Leader in circular economy and sustainability – logistical chain the most efficient in the market.

– Possibilities to market end products with the unique raw material, oats.

Fazer Xylitol – New innovation from oats

• First industrially produced xylitol from oat hulls

• Produced in Lahti, Finland from natural, non-GMO Finnish oat hulls

• Grades available from production are 1. directly compressible xylitol 2. crystalline xylitol 3. milled xylitol 4. xylose

• Production will start at the end of 2020 and products will be available early 2021

• Samples are available on request – produced in the Fazer pilot facility located in Finland

FACTS ABOUT FAZER XYLITOL

Interested in Fazer Xylitol? For more information about Fazer Xylitol, please contact Anna Nicol (VP, Xylitol Venture at Fazer Finland Oy)

Email: anna.nicol@fazer.com Tel: +358 50 383 7735

Fazer Xylitol is a perfect ingredient for manufacturing several products in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries

CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS

Chewing gumHard coatingsMints and compressed candyHard candyLozengesGum arabic pastillesGelatin jelliesPectin jelliesFondantChocolateBaked goodsFrozen desserts

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

Teething gelAntacid tabletsVitamin tabletsCough syrupsAntibiotic syrupsInfusionsMineral supplements– Phmaceutical tablets

COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

Bath productsMoisturising creamsSun block Products to prevent dry mouth Toothpaste and mouthwash

Why use Xylitol?

– Sugar free, reduced calorie and non-cariogenic– High sweetness levels – as sweet as sucrose– Excellent cooling effect – enhances mint and fruit flavours

& provides impact and added freshness to a wide variety of products

– Can be used in a variety of confectionery, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formats

– Sugar free chewing gum entitled to dental health claims– Supportable and unique dental properties – Made of natural plant based raw material– Antibacterial properties and prebiotic effect– Low GI (glycemic index) effect – suitable for diabetics – Increases saliva production and helps to prevent dry mouth– Offers excellent potential for future product development

• Xylitol is a sweetener produced from xylose, which is found in various trees and plants, e.g. birch, beech, corn and berries

• Industrial production of xylitol started in Finland in 1972

• Turku University studies proving the dental benefits of xylitol were published in 1975

• The most popular xylitol products are confectionery products, especially chewing gum

• Fazer is the only Finnish xylitol chewing gum manufacturer

• Xylitol has 40% less calories than sugar being sugar free but as sweet as sugar

• Xylitol has approved EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) health claims

• The daily use of xylitol is recommended by many dental associations and regulatory bodies around the world to reduce the risk of caries

A FEW FACTS ABOUT XYLITOL