Emulsions
Background
The demand for emulsions with an African character prompted the development of a range of products destined primarily for beverage applications. The prime function of emulsions is to deliver the concentrated non-water soluble (oil based) aromatics in user-friendly, water soluble format. Afriplex emulsions can be categorized into two broad groups, namely NEUTRAL and CITRUS emulsions.
Definitions
| CLOUDIFIER | An emulsion adding only clouding properties to a beverage. |
| TWO-IN-ONE EMULSION | An emulsion adding cloud and flavour properties to a beverage. |
| THREE-IN-ONE EMULSION | An emulsion adding cloud, flavour and colour properties to a beverage. |
| NEUTRAL BASE EMULSION | A starch based emulsion, exhibiting no flavour or colour when in its maiden form. The emulsion acts as a neutral "cloudifier" in beverage applications. The emulsion can be tailored to a TWO-IN-ONE or a THREE-IN-ONE. |
| CITRUS BASE EMULSION | A gum/citrus terpene based emulsion, exhibiting a hint of citrus when in its maiden form. The emulsion acts as a "cloudifier" in beverage applications. The emulsion can be tailored to a TWO-IN-ONE or a THREE-IN-ONE. |
Products
The following are typical examples of emulsions available as either neutral or citrus based emulsions (Apart from the emulsions listed below, Afriplex can also develop emulsions tailored to our clients’ requirements and needs):
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) emulsion
Using the unique flavour compounds (volatile component) exhibited by this African bush, Rooibos is made available in an emulsion
format. This product was specifically developed for the African market, where clouded beverages are the preference.
Honeybush (Cyclopia Intermedia) emulsion
The lesser-known Honeybush exhibits a typical earthy aromatic profile, often used in combination with other fruit juices.
Buchu (Agathosma betulina)
This plant is also referred to as Cape Mountain Mint, but exhibits a very typical profile. The emulsion is often applied as flavour
enhancing agent to berry flavoured beverages (e.g. black currant, blueberry, raspberry, etc.)
Olive emulsion
Cold pressed virgin olive oil is delivered in a water soluble format. The emulsion is used to produce Olive water, the latter current
gaining popularity in health industry as well as an aperitif with vodka.
Coco-pine
An emulsion with a "Pine nut" profile. This emulsion is very popular in various beverage applications in Sub-Saharan Africa. The
product is available as a two-in-one or three-in one.
Ginger beer
Real ginger is used with an authentic "after burn" sensation. The product also available using African Ginger (Siphonochilus
aethiopicus) as base flavour.
Lemon
Using lemon essential oil as base, this emulsion exhibits a typical lemon "twist" profile with a hint of floral. The product is
available as a two-in-one or three-in one.
Orange Emulsion
The ever popular orange emulsion is used in a wide variety of Beverage applications and exhibits the typical ripe, authentic profile
of the Navel oranges propagated in South Africa. The product is available as a two-in-one or three-in one.
Passion fruit
This emulsion exhibits a typical South African granadilla aroma with an earthy note to give a "Schweppes-type" sparkling granadilla profile.
Strawberry
The ever popular product in beverage applications for kids and teenagers.
Pineapple
The Southern Cape is renowned for its pineapple plantations and this emulsion strives to capture the essence of the cultivars produced in
this region.
Banana
This emulsion often finds applications in milkshake and "smoothies".
Mango
The mango plantations of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, served as inspiration in developing this emulsion. The product exhibits
an exotic, fleshy character and has proved to be one of the most popular emulsions used in Africa.