Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Zhengzhou Opal Biotech Limited, headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, is a high-performance manufacturer and global distributor of hydrocolloids, biopolymers, and texturizing systems used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. With over 15 years of experience and innovation in polysaccharide chemistry, Opal Biotech is widely recognized for its specialization in gellan gum and related natural gums with advanced production, customization, and global delivery capabilities. ## Core Business and Product Portfolio Opal Biotech's diverse product line is focused on gelling agents, thickeners, stabilizers, and functional hydrocolloids, including: - Gellan Gum (E418): - High Acyl Gellan Gum - Low Acyl Gellan Gum - Pea-Based Gellan Gum - Jelly-Grade Gellan Gum - Culture-Media Gellan Gum - Natural Hydrocolloids: - Carrageenan (Kappa, Iota, Refined) - Xanthan Gum (Food & Industrial Grade) - Agar Agar - Pectin - Sodium Alginate - Gelatin - Functional & Specialty Gums: - Curdlan Gum (β-1,3-Glucan) - Sanzan Gum - Welan Gum - Transglutaminase (TG Enzyme) - Other Functional Ingredients: - MYO-Inositol - Customized gum systems for plant-based foods and dairy analogues These ingredients serve sectors such as dairy, plant-based foods, beverages, meat analogues, desserts, fermented products, confectionery, microbial culture media, and pharmaceutical formulations. ## Specialization and Unique Strengths - Leader in Gellan Gum Technology: One of China's most specialized producers of both high-acyl and low-acyl gellan gum, with unique fermentation and drying technologies to control gel texture and clarity. - Customized Solutions: Offers formulation-specific hydrocolloid blends for use in beverages, plant-based milks, vegan cheese, jelly, and biomedical culture media. - Consistent Export-Grade Quality: Production adheres to global standards (FCC, USP, EP) with strong traceability and batch consistency. - R&D Focused: Operates an internal R&D lab with pilot-scale test capabilities to support product innovation and customer-specific development projects. ## Financials While Zhengzhou Opal Biotech is privately owned, public data and global trading records provide insight into its market scale: - Estimated Annual Revenue (2024): USD 10–15 million - Export Revenue: Constitutes over 75% of total sales - Year-over-Year Growth: Averaging 12% CAGR driven by rising demand for vegan and clean-label stabilizers Key regions contributing to revenue growth include Southeast Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North America. ## Shipment Records According to data from ImportYeti, Volza, and other export tracking platforms: - Over 1,700 international shipments since 2019 - Top exported items: Low Acyl Gellan Gum, Curdlan Gum, and Xanthan Gum - Regular exports to: Indonesia, India, Turkey, South Korea, Brazil, and Russia - Delivered to clients in food manufacturing, biotech research labs, and culture media producers Shipment volumes range from 200 kg pilot lots to 20-ton containers depending on client needs and product category. ## Target Market Opal Biotech targets several high-demand application segments: - Plant-Based Dairy & RTD Beverages - Jelly, Yogurt, and Confectionery Producers - Vegan Cheese and Meat Substitute Brands - Microbial and Plant Cell Culture Labs - Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturers - Industrial Food Distributors and Traders Its customers value functionality such as heat stability, ion-responsiveness, shear-thinning, and clarity offered by its gum systems. ## Manufacturing Capabilities The company operates a GMP-compliant production facility equipped with: - Stainless Steel Fermentation Reactors - Spray Drying and Vacuum Drying Systems - Multi-stage Filtration - Packaging Lines for Bulk and OEM formats - QA/QC Lab with HPLC, Viscometers, Microbial Testing Equipment Annual production capacity (approximate): - Gellan Gum: 1,200 metric tons - Xanthan Gum & Blends: 3,000 metric tons - Carrageenan & Agar: 1,000 metric tons - Curdlan Gum: 300 metric tons Custom pre-blended hydrocolloid systems can be manufactured per batch or formula for international OEM clients. ## Certifications and Compliance Opal Biotech's ingredients meet rigorous global food and pharma standards: - ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System - ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety System Certification - HALAL and KOSHER Certified - REACH Registered for EU market - FDA GRAS status for key hydrocolloids (e.g., Gellan Gum, Xanthan) - COA, MSDS, TDS, and HACCP Documentation available with all shipments - Compliance with USP, FCC, and EP pharmacopoeia standards (applicable ingredients) ## Customer Feedback Professional and international buyers have noted: > “Opal’s low-acyl gellan gum has become our go-to stabilizer for almond and oat milk. It outperforms competitors in clarity and viscosity stability.” > — Senior Product Developer, RTD Plant Beverage Brand, EU > “Prompt delivery and excellent formulation support. Their hydrocolloid systems are tailored to regional taste and texture requirements.” > — Buyer, Jelly Manufacturer, Indonesia ## Achievements and Recognition - Top 5 Gellan Gum Exporter from China by volume (2023) - Participated in Fi Asia, FoodTech Indonesia, and SupplySide West - Launched pea-based gellan gum for vegan market (2024 innovation) - Developed custom gel systems for biopharma-grade culture media - Recognized for Environmental Compliance and Clean Production Practices in Henan Province (2022) Zhengzhou Opal Biotech Limited continues to lead the development of functional, clean-label hydrocolloid solutions by combining technical expertise, production flexibility, and global responsiveness, positioning itself as a key supplier in the evolving global food and biotech ingredient market.