Tailor made CO2 solutions

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1 Creating the future Tailor made CO2 solutions We know-how!

2 Development of innovative green and economic processes to add value to your product FeyeCon specializes in developing and implementing new, improved and more cost effective products and processes using carbon dioxide technologies. We use pressurized carbon dioxide, known as supercritical CO 2, as a processing solvent. Supercritical CO 2 possesses a unique combination of gas-like viscosity and liquid-like density, which allows FeyeCon to develop and utilize a set of highly versatile CO 2 platform technologies. Set of utilized CO 2 technologies* Extraction Multistage fractionation Drying Micronization Micro-encapsulation Pasteurization/ Sterilization Foaming *) Or combination of the above to help improve your processing lines. Facts on CO 2 Mild operation temperature (20-60 C) Reasonable pressures (60-200bar) Non-flammable Non-toxic Environmental friendly Widely available from existing industrial and biological sources Liquid CO 2 2 nd least expensive solvent (after H 2 O) No residues in the final product Effective solvency powers

3 Some examples of FeyeCon developments in food technology Extraction of highly volatile essential oils CO 2 technology facilitates selective isolation of individual constituents, resulting in improved product quality. The process is carried out in an inert atmosphere, thus considerably enhancing the shelf life of perishable products. Our extraction process takes place at relatively low temperatures which makes it suitable for the isolation of temperature sensitive compounds. Advantages vs. current methods No residual solvents in extract No heavy metals in extract No microbial contamination of the extract Rich in aroma, same flavor with less (reduction of 15-25%) Organic products are possible For more information see our brochures: Fish-oil without emptying the seas? We know-how! and Concentrate essence? We know-how! Melt Micronization of a ductile structuring agent Our process involves dissolving CO 2 under pressure into melted soft material followed by rapid depressurization of the mixture. With the materials obtained by Supercritical Melt Micronization, one can have instant structuring agents for food products. Soft materials (for example; fat and other ductile edibles) can be micronized to a powder with size range as small as 200nm which makes it a superior alternative to cryogenic milling. Our structuring agent is

4 suitable for application in different kinds of food products such as spreads, margarines, ice cream, whipped cream, mayonnaise, shortenings, sauces, dressings, soups, sausages, chocolate, confectionary and cosmetics. Innovative applications Simplification and cost reduction in the production process Reduction of fat content in spreads Process also to be used to Increase bioavailability Morphology and polymorph modification For more information see our brochure: Dust bioavailable? We know-how! High quality drying Currently high quality drying is largely obtained through freeze drying, this being an energy intensive process often leading to texture loss. In contrast, with our patented drying process supercritical CO 2 is used as water transport medium instead of air. By the regeneration of the CO 2 the carbon footprint is lower compared with freeze drying. Due to the gentle process conditions and short drying cycle-time, our method preserves the products structure resulting in improved taste, texture and appearance in both dried and rehydrated state. Another advantage of pressurized CO 2 drying is that it helps inactivate micro-organisms, eliminating the need for blanching or other pasteurizing steps.

5 Advantages vs. conventional methods No tissue damage (due to mild temperatures and low surface tension) No heat damage (loss of nutrients and color) No oxidation (loss of nutrients and color) Microbial inactivation Reduces carbon footprint For more information see our brochure: Dried and Still Tasty? We know-how! What can we do for you? FeyeCon stands for solutions and innovative thinking. The applicability of CO2-technologies is wide and versatile. So the main question is: What can we do for you! With a wide patent portfolio we specialize in working on a B2B basis, offering a wide range of solutions for micro-encapsulation, food texturising, isolation of ingredients, and alternative drying techniques. We also offer a range of services including contract research, small scale production and high pressure equipment design and development. FeyeCon Carbon Dioxide Technologies is dedicated to help improve your business. With over 10 business ventures we have extensive knowledge and experience on processing of premium food and health supplements such as omega-3-fatty acids, natural colors, flavor oils and oleoresins (certified organic, kosher, and halal if required).

6 Creating the future FeyeCon Carbon Dioxide Technologies B.V. Rijnkade 17a 1382 GS Weesp The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) Fax: +31 (0) InProPharma For more information visit our website: