Brenntag Canada adds line of antioxidants
TORONTO (January 6, 2003) -- Jan Dekker Food Ingredients has appointed Brenntag Canada as their exclusive Canadian distributor.
Jan Dekker Food Ingredients has grown to become a European market leader and specialist in their field. Constant technical innovation, impressive product development and reliable service have been the benchmarks that Jan Dekker uses to be a leading supplier of functional ingredients in the prevention of lipid oxidation.
Jan Dekker was established in 1778 and has been formulating antioxidant combinations since 1956. This dynamic company specializes in the custom blending and marketing of antioxidants to ensure the preservation and stability of sensory characteristics in a diverse range of products containing edible oils and fats that would include meat and bakery products, sauces and dressings, cooking and salad oils, frying oils and fats, cereals, potato flakes and nuts. These foods risk oxidation and require protection to maintain their shelf life. Next to spoilage by microorganisms, rancidity or lipid oxidation is the most important cause of food losses. Operating in 80 countries globally, Jan Dekker works in close cooperation with strategic industry partners such as a Brenntag Latin America and USA. Jan Dekker’s capabilities are complemented by Brenntag’s excellent sales, marketing and logistical infrastructure in Canada. 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