As health-conscious consumers continue to seek better-for-you alternatives to sugar, the demand for natural and zero-calorie sweeteners is rapidly growing. Brands are now challenged to deliver great taste and texture while reducing sugar and calories – and that’s where innovative, naturally derived sweeteners come in.   🍃 Stevia: The Plant-Powered

Since becoming part of the Solevo Group in October 2024, Bragan Ingredients has continued to build on its legacy as a trusted distributor of raw ingredients across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. For generations, we have proudly supported the food, beverage, bakery, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors – alongside industrial

In recent years, gut health has taken centre stage in the wellness conversation – for good reason. From digestion and immunity to mood and mental clarity, a healthy gut impacts nearly every part of our well-being. As more consumers wake up to this fact, they’re looking beyond flavour and packaging.

Starches are an essential component in food manufacturing, offering unique functionalities in texture, stability, and viscosity. Among the most widely used are maize (corn) starch, tapioca starch, and potato starch – each with its own characteristics that make it ideal for different applications. Let’s explore how these starches work and

This festive season, Bragan Ingredients had the privilege of spreading joy for the second year in a row with the LIV Lanseria family. We delivered Christmas gifts to the children and their foster parents, ensuring the holiday season was filled with smiles and warmth. The day was made even more

Spice blends have been at the heart of culinary traditions across the globe for centuries, bringing depth, aroma, and a unique character to dishes. From the fragrant masalas of India to the fiery chillies of Mexico, these blends tell stories of cultural heritage, trade, and innovation. This blog explores the

On Nelson Mandela Day, we honour the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who believed deeply in the transformative power of education and empowerment for the youth of South Africa. This day is more than just a celebration of Madiba’s remarkable life and contributions; it is a global movement dedicated

Shelf life refers to the duration food retains its preferred quality and functionality when stored under designated conditions. This period is greatly influenced by factors such as the nature of the food, packaging, temperature, and exposure to light, to name a few. Suppose products spoil or degrade before consumers can

Caffeine anhydrous is a concentrated form of caffeine that has been dehydrated, meaning it’s devoid of water. This version of caffeine (a natural stimulant present in various plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, and cacao beans) undergoes a process where water is removed, resulting in a powdered form of pure

What is dextrose? Dextrose is the name of a simple sugar made from corn or wheat that’s chemically identical to glucose, or blood sugar. The D-isomer (D-glucose), also known as dextrose, occurs widely in nature, but the L-isomer (L-glucose) does not. Glucose is the human body’s key source of energy