AGENANOVA
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Complex soluble carbohydrate for various applications in food, nutrition and personal care
AGENANOVA® is a complex soluble carbohydrate developed for applications where controlled energy delivery, stability and neutral functionality are required. It connects nutritional performance with practical formulation advantages: It enables steady energy delivery in nutrition products, functional support in confectionery, a creamy mouthfeel in ice cream, and structure-building effects in personal care systems.
Originally established in sports beverages and nutrition, AGENANOVA® is also relevant for infant and clinical nutrition as well as selected food and personal care applications
By combining neutral taste, controlled energy release and cross-market applicability, AGENANOVA® offers developers a versatile carbohydrate solution that performs reliably across food, nutrition and cosmetic applications.
Key benefits
- Sustained energy release
- High solubility for concentrated liquid systems
- Supports visual clarity in beverages and gels
- Lower sweetness, neutral profile
AGENANOVA® is suitable for the full sports nutrition range as well as geriatric, adult/clinical and infant nutrition. Typical uses include energy gels, energy and beverage powders, isotonic drinks for endurance sports, adhesive systems for cereal, snack and protein bars.
AGENANOVA® helps control crystallization and supports melting behavior in ice cream formulations.
As a neutral carrier, it can be used in spice blends and as a carrier for spray-dried flavors.
In cosmetic formulations, it is used as a maltodextrin component in styling systems such as aerosol-based hair mousses. In combination with other starches, it contributes to curl retention and styling hold, even under high humidity conditions.
AGENANOVA refines confectionery: lowers perceived sweetness and inhibits sucrose crystallization, yielding smoother texture, stable fillings and cleaner flavor release for extended shelf life.
Product range
Benefits & value
Why AGENANOVA® matters in formulation
- Sustained energy release
As a complex carbohydrate, AGENANOVA® provides a more stable carbohydrate supply over time and reduces the rapid drop in blood sugar often associated with simple sugars. This makes it suitable for products designed to deliver steady energy rather than short peaks. Its balanced carbohydrate profile supports longer activity phases, including sports lasting three hours or more.
- High energy density without heaviness
Its solubility allows high carbohydrate content in beverages and gels while maintaining drinkability and smooth texture. In energy gels, high concentrations can be achieved without placing excessive stress on the stomach.
- Lower sweetness, neutral profile
AGENANOVA® can be used where carbohydrate functionality is needed without increasing sweetness. It is positioned as a non-sweet carrier in several food systems.
- Visual clarity in final products
Its high solubility and low viscosity allow concentrated formulations without creating heavy or sticky textures. Thus, in liquid systems, it supports clarity and a clean appearance.
Packaging options
We offer a broad range of products and packaging solutions globally. Availability may vary by market due to local requirements. Please contact us to learn more about the options available in your region.