IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and biosciences, announced the first large-scale commercial use of its Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials
(DEB) platform. A major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company has launched a laundry detergent formulation enhanced by DEB technology. This formulation offers improved fabric softness and cleaning while replacing non-biodegradable ingredients with biodegradable biomaterials.
Leticia Gonçalves, president of IFF’s Health & Biosciences division, emphasized DEB’s potential to redefine chemical materials as nature-inspired, functional, and safer. She highlighted how DEB combines biotechnology, molecular design, and sustainability to deliver innovative solutions across industries.
Developed by IFF’s Health & Biosciences unit, the DEB platform leverages advanced bioscience to create unique polysaccharides that mimic natural structures. These biomaterials are engineered from renewable plant sugars, enabling tailored functionality and specific performance attributes.
In laundry formulations, DEB-based products, such as the Lyrature portfolio, replace persistent, non-biodegradable ingredients like polyquaterniums. This offers a bio-based solution that enhances surface modification and supports anti-redeposition benefits.
IFF is scaling DEB through its joint venture with Kemira, called Alpha Bio, which will operate a dedicated manufacturing facility for DEB materials. Following validation in Finland, Alpha Bio plans to introduce DEB solutions across multiple sectors starting in 2027.
As the platform develops, IFF aims to unlock its full potential by delivering products that combine high performance with sustainability. The biomaterials produced through DEB are positioned to support industries including health, nutrition, beauty, and packaging, advancing environmentally friendly product innovation.
Overall, IFF’s focus on biomaterials demonstrates its commitment to sustainable solutions that meet modern industry demands and promote a more eco-conscious future.
The post IFF launches large-scale biomaterial solution for sustainable consumer products appeared first on World Bio Market Insights.
