Applications.One portfolio.
Many end markets.
Agar, carrageenan, stabilizers and gums play different roles in different products: building gels, adding body, keeping emulsions stable or carrying active ingredients. B&V helps match the right hydrocolloid to each end market.
From food and beverage to pharmaceutical and technical uses
Find your application.
Explore the markets we serve and the ingredients behind each one.
Food & Beverage
Gels, creams, sauces and drinks with the right texture and shelf life.
Microbiology & Plant Propagation
Pure, clear agar for culture media and in vitro plant propagation.
Plant-Based Alternatives
Gelatin-free structure, creaminess and stability for plant-based products.
Pet Food
Gels and gravies that hold their structure through sterilization.
Cosmetics & Pharma
Thickening, stabilization and high-purity grades for personal care and pharma.
Technical Applications
Dental materials, insect feed and customized gels for specialized processes.What we help you control.
Whatever the application, our work starts from the same functional questions.
Texture
Gel strength, viscosity and mouthfeel, from firm gels to creamy, smooth textures.
Stability
Water binding, low syneresis and stable emulsions and suspensions over shelf life.
Process
Dissolution and performance matched to pasteurization, sterilization and continuous production.
Quality
Raw materials selected for each application, with grades for food, pharmaceutical and technical requirements.
Not sure which ingredient fits?
Tell us about your product and process. Our team will help you find the right solution for your application.