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Former names: DouxMatok
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Incredo News

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Jul 10, 2024 · agfundernews.com
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Incredo partners with Sucro, works with ‘some of the world’s most iconic food brands’ on sugar reduction
Incredo, an Israeli startup known for its innovative sugar technology, has entered a manufacturing and distribution partnership with Sucro, a Miami-based sugar refiner. This partnership will allow Incredo Sugar to be manufactured at Sucro’s Buffalo plant and distributed across the Americas. Incredo’s technology enables sugar reductions of 30-70% while maintaining a clean-label profile. The company has also raised $30 million in a Series C round led by dsm firmenich Venturing and Sienna Venture Capital. Incredo Sugar is being used by iconic food brands and is present in 21 products across the US, Europe, and Israel. The partnership with Blommer Chocolate has been extended to Canada, and there is growing interest in bakery and snack foods.
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May 24, 2023 · techcrunch.com
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DouxMatok takes sweet journey to become Incredo after securing $30M
DouxMatok, a food tech company, has changed its name to Incredo and announced the commercial availability of its sugar reduction solution, Incredo Sugar. The company also raised $30 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $60 million. The investment was co-led by dsm-firmenich Venturing and Sienna Venture Capital, with participation from strategic commercial partner Ferrero and other investors. Incredo Sugar uses a natural carrier to reduce the amount of sugar in foods by 30% to 50% without changing the taste or ingredients. The company plans to invest the funding in R&D and commercialization efforts. Incredo has secured partnerships with Batory Foods and Blommer Chocolate Co. and plans to expand its availability in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
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Oct 12, 2022 · www.businesswire.com
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Better Nutritionals and DouxMatok Announce a Partnership to Offer Great Tasting Sugar Reduced Gummies Utilizing Incredo® Sugar
Better Nutritionals, a manufacturer and R&D leader in nutritional supplements, and DouxMatok, a food tech company and the developer of Incredo® Sugar, have announced a commercial partnership. The partnership aims to offer Better Nutritionals network of customers sugar-reduced gummies with the same great taste as standard gummies. The collaboration will push new boundaries in the growing better-for-you gummy supplement category and enable companies to bring to market new products while still maintaining a commitment to nutraceutical grade quality with delicious taste.
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Jun 15, 2022 · finance.yahoo.com
DouxMatok and Batory Foods Announce a Commercial Partnership to Expand Availability of Incredo® Sugar to Food Companies in the US
Jan 18, 2022 · www.bakingbusiness.com
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DouxMatok hires former Kraft VP to lead North American efforts
Kelly Thompson has been appointed as the senior vice president, head of North America for DouxMatok, a global food technology company focused on sugar reduction. Thompsons extensive experience in research and development will help establish scalable solutions for customers. She previously held executive roles at Continental Mills, Inc., Dean Foods, and Kraft Foods. Thompson also created and sold a startup company, Freshbite.com, specializing in online recipe and meal preparation.
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Jan 9, 2022 · www.foodnavigator-usa.com
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DouxMatok & Blommer Chocolate bring 'game changing' portfolio of sugar-reduced chocolate to US
Blommer Chocolate Company has partnered with DouxMatok to launch a new reduced-sugar chocolate portfolio called Discovery. The portfolio includes a chocolate-flavored chip made with 50% less sugar, fewer calories, and more fiber than traditional chocolate chips. DouxMatoks Incredo Sugar technology allows for a 30% to 50% reduction in sugar without impacting flavor. Blommer aims to reach a broader consumer audience with this cleaner label sugar reduction solution. The partnership with DouxMatok expands the companys reach in the US and allows it to showcase the sugar reduction capabilities of Incredo Sugar to its customers. DouxMatok has been actively partnering with various companies to commercialize Incredo Sugar and has previously partnered with Hi-Food and Rogers Sugar.
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Jul 23, 2021 · www.maariv.co.il
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בלי לוותר על הטעם: פיתוח ישראלי מפחית ב־50% את כמות הסוכר
Israeli food tech company DouxMatok has developed a technological solution for reducing sugar in food products while maintaining the sweet taste. The companys product, Incredo Sugar, is based on natural cane sugar and allows a reduction of up to 50% in sugar content. The technology, which is protected by over 20 registered patents, works by enhancing the efficiency of sugar delivery to the taste receptors on the tongue, significantly increasing the perception of sweetness. The company was founded in 2014 and raised $22 million in a second funding round in 2019. It has started selling its sugar in industrial quantities and has launched a marketing campaign in the US.
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May 6, 2021 · www.israel21c.org
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High-tech cocoa spread with 50% less sugar hits US shelves
Israeli food-tech startup DouxMatok has launched a line of cocoa spreads in the United States that cut sugar content by 50%. The spreads, called Incredo, use DouxMatoks proprietary technology to enhance the sweet sensation on taste buds, allowing for a reduction in sugar without compromising taste or texture. The companys Hazelnut Cocoa and Dark Cocoa Salted Caramel spreads contain 48% less sugar than leading brands and provide 30% of the recommended daily fiber intake. Prior to the launch of the spreads, DouxMatok partnered with food service providers, bakeries, and sweet snack manufacturers. DouxMatoks Incredo Sugar won the FoodBev Media 2021 World Food Innovation Award for Best Ingredient Innovation.
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Apr 21, 2021 · nocamels.com
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DouxMatok Unveils 1st Products With Sugar-Reducing Tech - Chocolate Spreads
DouxMatok, a developer of sugar reduction technology, has launched its Incredo Spreads, which have 50% less total added sugars than other leading products. The Hazelnut Cocoa and Dark Cocoa Salted Caramel spreads are organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of palm oil and artificial flavors. They also contain 30% of the daily recommended fiber intake and are made with sunflower oil instead of palm oil. DouxMatoks targeted delivery system reduces sugar in various foods by 30-50% without compromising taste and quality. The company has 24 granted patents and its Incredo Sugar solution, made of real cane sugar, has multiple applications. DouxMatok has partnered with Rogers Sugar to deliver its Incredo Sugar solution to food companies in North America.
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Mar 21, 2021 · www.jpost.com
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https://www.jpost.com/health-science/a-sweet-israeli-food-innovation-designed-to-combat-covid-19-obesity-662681
Israeli food innovation company DouxMatok is using a patented process to reduce sugar levels in sweets. The process, called Incredo, employs silica to modify the structure of sugar crystals, allowing more particles to connect with receptors in the mouth. This means that less sugar is needed, resulting in a potential reduction of up to 40%. DouxMatok aims to offer a solution for reducing sugar consumption without compromising taste. The companys CEO, Eran Baniel, emphasizes the importance of reducing sugar levels, particularly among children and young adults, to combat obesity rates. DouxMatoks goal is to provide an 80% solution to clients while offering a 20% adaptation to their specific needs.
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Jan 28, 2021 · www.businesswire.com
DouxMatok Appoints a U.S. Based Executive Team to Accelerate Introduction of Incredo® Sugar, a Sugar Reduction Solution Based on Real Cane Sugar, in North America
Nov 15, 2020 · www.geektime.com
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Israeli company "hacks" sugar and the results are oh-so sweet
Israeli foodtech startup DouxMatok has developed a sugar alternative called Incredo Sugar that aims to combat global obesity. The company has partnered with Canadian Rogers & Lantic Sugar to produce and distribute the sugar alternative. The product, which reduces up to 40% of sugar content without impacting its sweet taste, has already hit the shelves in an Israeli bakery franchise. Testers have reported that the cookies made with DouxMatoks sugar taste as sweet as regular cookies without any weird aftertastes. DouxMatok is working with food companies around the world to develop new products. The company is poised for growth with its sugar reduction technologies and distribution ties in North America.
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Oct 29, 2020 · www.geektime.com
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Israel's DouxMatok partners with Canadian sugar giant to sweeten up your low sugar options
Israeli foodtech startup DouxMatok has secured a strategic partnership with Canadian refined sugar giant Rogers Sugar to bring a low-sugar alternative to North America. DouxMatoks technology platform, backed by 24 granted patents, offers a sugar reduction solution based on cane sugar that retains the same taste and texture as sugar. The partnership aims to deliver this alternative sweetener to food companies in North America, allowing for a considerable reduction in sugar content while maintaining the same sweet taste. The solution has a wide range of applications in various food products. DouxMatok has been working with Rogers Sugar for the past two years to transition the innovation from pilot testing to commercial-scale manufacturing. The partnership is expected to support the development of new products and the reformulation of existing products with less sugar.
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Aug 6, 2020 · www.foodnavigator-usa.com
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DouxMatok gears up for US launch, tests next-generation enhanced sugar using fiber as a carrier
DouxMatok, a company founded in 2014, is developing a sugar reduction technology that uses an inert mineral particle as a carrier for sugar molecules. The technology enables sugar reductions of up to 60% in various applications. DouxMatok is planning to pilot a second-generation version of the technology that uses a fiber as the carrier, making it a clean label solution. The company has found success in chocolate, chocolate spreads, baked goods, and soft confectionery. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the pressure on firms to reduce sugar in processed foods due to the higher risk for complications from the virus among individuals dealing with obesity. DouxMatok aims to work with CPG partners to formulate clean label products that deliver on sensory and nutritional fronts. The companys North American partner is expected to be announced in October.
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Jun 8, 2020 · nocamels.com
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Sweet Disposition: DouxMatok's Revolutionary Sugar Is Here To Change The Game
Israeli food tech company DouxMatok has developed a targeted delivery system that efficiently distributes sugar to taste receptors, allowing food manufacturers to produce healthier products without sacrificing flavor. The companys Sugar Reduction Product, Incredo, can lower the amount of sugar in various foods by 30-50% without compromising taste and quality. DouxMatok has secured 14 patents and has partnered with companies along the food chain. They recently raised $22 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to expand into reducing salt intake as well. DouxMatoks technology has the potential to impact the global sugar industry and improve public health.
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Jan 16, 2020 · nocamels.com
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5 Healthy Snack Foods With An Israeli Flavor
Israeli food-tech startups and manufacturers are producing healthy snack foods with an Israeli flavor. Strauss Group, a food and beverage manufacturer, is partnering with international companies to develop innovative snack products. One such product is the SureChoc milk chocolate bar, which has nearly half the sugar of a normal bar. Another product is the Hunch wafers, which are gluten-free and targeted at the global market. The Strauss Group is also developing Astro freeze-dried nutritional cubes and producing one million bags of the popular Bamba peanut puffs daily. Additionally, Meir Beigel, a subsidiary of Strauss Group, produces Pressels pretzels with reduced fat and sodium content.
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Jun 19, 2019 · www.calcalistech.com
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Sugar Enhancing Startup DouxMatok Raises $22 Million
DouxMatok Ltd., a sugar enhancing startup, has raised $22 million in a funding round led by BlueRed Partners. The companys product maximizes the efficiency of transporting sugar to the taste buds, enhancing the sense of sweetness. DouxMatok intends to commercialize its branded sugars in early 2020 and is also working on vanilla enhancers. The funding round included participation from Pitango Venture Capital, Südzucker AG, JVP, Singha Ventures, FoodLab Capital Ltd., Btov Partners, La Maison, and OurCrowd Ltd.
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Aug 20, 2018 · www.thetimes.co.uk
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Scientists find a healthier way to replicate the sweetness of cake
DouxMatok, an Israeli company, has discovered a way to reduce the sugar content of British chocolate bars and biscuits by 40% without affecting the flavor and without the need for artificial sweeteners. The company has found a method to make sugar better at reaching the receptors on the tongue, allowing for a reduction in sugar without any loss of sweetness. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the company. The article discusses the process used by DouxMatok to mimic the pharmaceutical industrys method of ensuring the correct dosage reaches the right part of the body. The event described in the article does not have a specific date mentioned.
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Jul 31, 2018 · nocamels.com
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Israel's DouxMatok Inks Deal With EU's Largest Sugar Producer
DouxMatok, an Israeli startup, has announced a partnership with German company Südzucker to set up production and sales of DouxMatok sugar in Europe. The companies are focusing on scaling up production and plan to offer the sugar to European food brands in various categories. DouxMatoks sugar reduction technology aims to provide consumers with the same taste they love but with a healthier nutritional profile. Südzucker sees this collaboration as a way to expand its product portfolio. The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on DouxMatoks growth.
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Feb 26, 2018 · www.fooddive.com
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Sugar's future tastes sweet despite health push, competing sweeteners
Despite health concerns and a growing consumer interest in foods with limited or no added sugar, sugar consumption remains high due to its ubiquity in many food products and its association with celebratory foods. However, food and beverage manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for healthier items by developing reduced-sugar or alternative-sweetener options. Nestle has patented a naturally reconstructed hollow sugar molecule that can reduce sugar use in its confectionery products by as much as 40% without compromising sweetness. Similarly, Israel-based food technology startup DouxMatok has patented a way to maximize the efficiency of sugar delivery to the taste buds, reducing up to 40% of the sugar content in various food items while retaining the same taste profile.
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Jan 5, 2018 · www.foodnavigator-usa.com
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Food & beverage entrepreneurs to watch in 2018: From Finless Foods to Hakuna Banana
The article discusses various topics related to ADM, including the benefits of their AccelFlex™ soy crisps for packing in protein, their flavor technology for bold citrus flavors, the importance of coloration in beverages, and energy drinks that perform on every level. The article also mentions upcoming editorial webinars. The impact on the company is growth-positive. The key issues discussed are partners and customers. No specific partners or customers are mentioned in the article. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. The confidence level of the answer is 8.
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Oct 9, 2017 · www.globes.co.il
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Israeli co DouxMatok aims to cut sugar consumption 40%
Israeli startup DouxMatok, which is developing a method of reducing sugar consumption, recently raised $8.1 million from Pitango Venture Capital. The companys method enables sugar to be absorbed by the bodys taste mechanism in a new way, allowing for a 40% reduction in sugar usage while preserving the sweet taste. DouxMatok plans to market its improved sugar in cooperation with food companies and is considering expanding its technology to enhance flavors of other products. Pitango Venture Capital has marked the food industry as important and interesting.
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Sep 19, 2017 · techcrunch.com
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Douxmatok lets you use 30 percent less sugar without affecting sweetness
DouxMatok, an Israel-based startup, has developed a way to make sugar more efficient and potent, allowing people to consume less sugar while still getting the same effect. The company recently raised $8.1 million in funding led by Pitango. DouxMatok has created a carrier system for sugar that makes the sugar molecule travel straight to the sweetness receptors on taste buds, increasing the efficacy of sugar within the diet. They claim to be able to reduce the amount of sugar needed in foods by around 30 percent without affecting taste. DouxMatok is working with sugar refiners and food brands to develop new recipes for existing products that use less sugar. They also have plans to create their own brand of sugar. The company is produced using sustainable green chemistry principles and is compliant with FDA and EU regulations.
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Sep 19, 2017 · www.globes.co.il
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Israeli sugar reduction co DouxMatok raises $8.1m
Israeli sugar reduction company DouxMatok has closed an $8.1 million financing round led by Pitango. The companys patented sugar reduction solution has been tested by food and beverage multinationals, confirming a reduction of up to 40% of sugar content while retaining the same taste profile. DouxMatok aims to commercialize its technology by the end of 2018. The company is working with leading food and beverage multinationals to scale-up and commercialize consumer products using its sugar reduction technology. DouxMatoks goal is to become a trusted brand in reducing sugar consumption. The companys technology has been independently tested and is compliant with FDA and EU regulations.
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Apr 5, 2017 · www.foodnavigator-usa.com
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Sugar... only sweeter? First products using DouxMatok sugar reduction technology to hit stores in 2018
DouxMatok, an Israeli food-tech start-up, has developed a technology that uses silica as a carrier for sugar molecules, enabling sugar reductions of 20-40% in food products. The enhanced sugar tastes like regular sugar and can be listed as sugar on the ingredients list. The company has signed joint development agreements with multiple consumer packaged goods companies and expects to see products containing its sugar on shelves by next year. The company has raised $3.5m in an initial funding round and is now seeking to raise around $7m in its second round.
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May 12, 2016 · www.theepochtimes.com
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Sugar Modified to Make Your Brain Happy With Fewer Calories
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Apr 19, 2016 · www.foodbev.com
http://www.foodbev.com/news/podcast-douxmatok-enabling-considerably-less-sugar/
Dec 25, 2015 · www.popularmechanics.com
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Sugar-Dusted Minerals Could Be the Ultimate Low Calorie Sweetener
Israeli startup DouxMatok has developed a sugar substitute that tastes like pure sugar but allows for lower caloric intake. The company has created a sweetener by coating inert mineral particles with sugar molecules. Unlike artificial sweeteners, DouxMatoks product derives its flavor entirely from real sugar. The substitute has been tested in various desserts and can imitate the sweetness of any type of sugar. The companys CEO, Eran Baniel, expects products with the sweetener to be available in grocery stores globally within the next 18 months.
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Dec 23, 2015 · www.smithsonianmag.com
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Making Sugar Twice as Sweet
Israeli startup DouxMatok has developed a new process to enhance the sweetness of sugar itself, allowing consumers to use less sugar while still experiencing the same level of sweetness. The process involves coating inert mineral particles with sugar molecules, increasing the sweet surface area that hits the tongues taste receptors. This technology can enhance the sweetness of various types of sugar by 30-100%. DouxMatok plans to incorporate their enhanced sugar into commercial food products before making it available directly to consumers. The company expects to see these products on shelves within the next 18 months, with prices comparable to ordinary sugar.
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May 4, 2015 · www.algemeiner.com
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Israeli Food Tech Startup to Make Sugar Taste Twice as Sweet
Israeli greentech startup DouxMatok has developed a technology that allows for a reduction of 30-60% of sugar in a product without affecting the taste. The company recently won “Best Company” at the “Agravest 2015” event and is now looking to raise $4 million in their second round of fundraising. DouxMatoks technology works by modifying how sugar molecules interact with the receptors on the tongue, allowing consumers to taste more of the sugar and thus require less of it. The company is based in Petach Tikvah and is looking to partner with existing sugar manufacturers.
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Apr 29, 2015 · www.israel21c.org
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DouxMatok, BioFishency take top spots at AgriVest 2015
Israeli startup DouxMatok, which developed technologies to make sugar sweeter and reduce the amount of sugar required in foods, was chosen as the outstanding startup at the AgriVest 2015 conference. The company won the Best Company award and received $5,000 in consulting services and the opportunity to attend the Pioneers Conference. Other Israeli startups also presented at the event, showcasing various agricultural technologies. The conference aimed to connect potential investors with key executives in the global agricultural industry.
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