CP Kelco (part of Tate & Lyle)

Americas

Atlanta

United States

Established

FOUNDED

1929

HEADCOUNT

501-1000

FUNDING

Subsidiary

Keywords:

fermentation, hydrocolloids

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BUSINESS

Produces hydrocolloid ingredients (xanthan gum, pectin, carrageenan, citrus fiber) for texture and stability in food, beverage, personal care, and industrial applications. Now integrated into Tate & Lyle.

BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT

Core; runs industrial-scale microbial fermentation for hydrocolloids including xanthan gum (Xanthomonas campestris) and gellan gum (Sphingomonas elodea), plus pectin and other texturizing ingredients. Now part of Tate & Lyle.

TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

fermentation (xanthan); extraction and processing

PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Xanthan gum, pectin, carrageenan, citrus fiber, texturants