Background
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Challenge
Fat-structured food ingredients are important in the daily diet as fat affects material functionality, flavor perception, texture and health characteristics. Restructuring edible oil to form solid-like material which can be used in food industry as specialty fat has significant impact, as it has the potential to be considered healthier. Currently these fats are tropically sourced and have high environmental footprints.
A number of blends of different premium/exotic fats are currently available. However, these have high environmental footprints.
KEY SUCCESS CRITERIA
- Oils that can mimic sensory (texture, melting), physical (melting point, etc.) and chemical properties (fatty acids profile that impacts processing)
- Cost advantages compared to premium fats as coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter
- Must be seen as sustainable, not associated with deforestation etc.
POSSIBLE APPROACHES
- New sources/novel local oils
- New crops/hybrids that yet to be cultivated
- Biotechnology approaches including enzyme technologies
WHAT WE AREN'T INTERESTED IN
Lauric fats or Hydrogenation as a process for obtaining the fat; alternatives built with/composing mono and di-glycerides and waxes, any fats with negative health benefits
What's in it for you?
A successful collaboration could mean, for individuals, becoming part of the wider Mondelez International group, while for organisations, forming a potential partnership with one of the world’s most iconic brands to co-develop and co-launch the idea to market.
These are global challenges and Mondelez International is willing to collaborate with both individuals/freelancers and other industry participants/universities etc. At this moment Mondelez International is seeking solutions ready for Licensing and Supply (ideas closer to commercialization).
If you have or are developing solutions, or if you have expertise in the above, please click "Apply" to submit your solution/expertise to the Network.