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MasterCoat®
Confectionery Coatings
MasterCoat®
Confectionery Coatings
Precoats, polishes, and glazes for panned chocolates and candies, plus oiling agents for gummies.
FloZein Products
FloZein Products
Manufacturer of zein, a plant protein extracted from corn, in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial grades.
GluECO Adhesives
Adhesives & Coatings
GluECO Adhesives
Adhesives & Coatings
Zein-based adhesives, binders, and barrier coatings for paper, packaging, and other industrial applications.
Corn-derived zein for coatings, adhesives, and specialty formulations
Corn-derived zein for coatings, adhesives, and specialty formulations
Since 1976, FloZein Products has manufactured zein in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Today, we supply zein powder and offer formulations for applications ranging from confectionery finishes and personal care films to paper barriers, adhesives, and binders.
Since 1976, FloZein Products has manufactured zein in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Today, we supply zein powder and offer formulations for applications ranging from confectionery finishes and personal care films to paper barriers, adhesives, and binders.
The FLO Difference: Zein
The FLO Difference: Zein
Zein is one of the most researched and well understood plant proteins and has a variety of industrial and food uses. With increasing environmental concerns about synthetic coatings and the currently higher prices of hydrocarbon-based petrochemicals, there is an increased focus on zein as a raw material for a variety of non-toxic and renewable polymer applications,
Creating high-quality zein consistently requires a perfect blend of scientific knowledge and artistic finesse. Many companies have attempted this process, and we are among the few that have achieved success. FloZein Products stands as the sole zein manufacturer in North America.
Leveraging our vast expertise in zein chemistry, we have broadened our market presence by developing a comprehensive range of market-ready and tailored zein-based formulations and products.
FloZein operates as an FDA-registered facility and holds a food manufacturer license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We take pride in not only producing eco-friendly products but also fostering a sustainable manufacturing environment.
Food Applications
Zein is a corn protein used in edible coatings and surface finishes. In the U.S., zein is affirmed as GRAS for use as a surface-finishing agent under current good manufacturing practice.
Biobased
Zein is a plant protein extracted from corn, a renewable crop. It gives formulators a plant-derived building block for coatings, films, adhesives, and binders.
Formulation
Versatility
Zein can be formulated as a coating, adhesive, or binder. Its properties can be tailored for applications ranging from personal care to paper packaging and industrial materials.
Film Formation
Zein forms a continuous film as the coating dries. Formulators can adjust the film’s flexibility and strength to suit the surface and how the finished product will be handled.
Barrier Performance
Zein-based coatings can help resist oil and grease penetration and reduce water uptake on paper and paperboard. Performance depends on the formulation, substrate, and coating weight.
Encapsulation
& Release
Zein can form particles or protective shells around flavors, oils, and other active ingredients. The formulation can be designed to protect an ingredient or control how quickly it’s released.
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