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For more than 100 years, Innophos has been a pioneering force in the leavening industry, playing a critical role in the development of products that have become essential in food production and baking. From its early days, Innophos established itself as a leader in the formulation and supply of high-quality phosphates that revolutionized baking processes. These innovations laid the foundation for modern baking techniques, transforming commercial bakeries and enabling the creation of consistent, reliable, and high-performing baked goods.
Today, Innophos continues its legacy of innovation with its VersaCal® Bright calcium phosphate solution to help producers tackle the growing challenges associated with the consumer concern around potential health risks surrounding titanium dioxide (TiO₂).
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has long been used for its ability to create bright white color and opacity in food products. However, growing regulatory scrutiny and consumer concern around potential health risks are driving the need for safer alternatives. Innophos’ new VersaCal® Bright calcium phosphate delivers a powerful solution: a clean-label, multifunctional ingredient that provides the whitening properties of TiO₂ while adding calcium and phosphorous.
Approved by the FDA as a color additive for select food applications—including donut sugar, sugar for coated candies, white candy melts, and ready-to-eat chicken. VersaCal® Bright enables manufacturers to meet evolving regulatory standards and clean label demands without compromising visual appeal or product quality. Backed by scientific data on color consistency, stability, and sensory performance, VersaCal® Bright helps formulators transition away from TiO₂ with confidence, addressing potential consumer health concerns and supporting product innovation.
FDA-Approved VersaCal® Bright Applications
Ready-to-Eat Chicken
Enhance RTE chicken with natural whiteness and a clean-label ingredient.
Label-Friendly Whitening Solution for RTE Chicken
As clean-label expectations rise and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) faces increasing regulatory and consumer scrutiny, VersaCal® Bright offers a more label-friendly alternative for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products.
Now FDA-approved for use in select food applications, including RTE chicken products, VersaCal® Bright calcium phosphate delivers natural whiteness to enhance visual appeal. This allows meat processors to meet both quality and regulatory goals.
With proven performance and a simpler label, VersaCal® Bright empowers manufacturers to stay ahead of evolving standards while delivering the quality and shelf appeal consumers expect.
Donut Sugar
Discover a clean-label TiO₂ alternative for bright donut sugar.
Clean-Label Whitening Solution for Donut Sugar
As the food industry moves away from titanium dioxide (TiO₂), VersaCal® Bright offers donut manufacturers a safe, effective alternative that delivers on both performance and appearance. This product provides the brightness and opacity of TiO₂ while addressing regulatory and consumer concerns.
VersaCal® Bright calcium phosphate is FDA-approved for use in Donut Sugar and other select food applications. It offers comparable L* Value and Whiteness Index, delivering a similar visual appeal and maintaining stability over time, even after application to the donut surface. It functions as a one-to-one replacement for TiO₂, making formulation changes simple and seamless.
In addition to visual benefits, VersaCal® Bright supports clean-label goals—helping brands meet evolving consumer expectations while maintaining the quality their products are known for.
Sugar for Coated Candy
Switch to a safer, TiO₂-free solution for coated confections.
As regulatory and consumer scrutiny around TiO₂ continues to grow, VersaCal® Bright offers confectionary manufacturers a clean-label alternative that delivers comparable whiteness in sugar coatings—without the potential health concerns associated with TiO₂. This calcium phosphate ingredient is FDA-approved for use in coated confections and has shown similar color results to TiO₂ in hard-shell candies, like coated almonds. Sensory evaluations also confirmed no off-flavors or taste differences, ensuring a seamless transition in formulation.
White Candy Melts
Learn how to achieve brightness in confections—without the compromise.
VersaCal® Bright provides a clean-label solution for manufacturers seeking to replace TiO₂ in white chocolate products while maintaining consumer expectations for appearance and quality. Now FDA-approved for use in select applications, VersaCal® Bright has been tested in white chocolate candy melts for color, viscosity, adhesion, and coating behavior. Results showed consistent, bright appearance with performance similar to TiO₂ without off-flavors or texture changes.
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