HAMBURG, GERMANY — Sternchemie, a leading provider of lecithin and functional lipid solutions, now includes ProTerra-certified products in its line of IP-soya lecithins.
The lecithins are offered as part of the Yellothin range. This strategic initiative ensures that customers receive safe, traceable, and environmentally responsible ingredients, Sternchemie said.
The ProTerra Foundation, established in 2006, promotes sustainability in the food and feed supply chain, with a particular focus on segregated non-GMO materials. The ProTerra Standard addresses critical issues such as:
- Human rights and fair labor practices, ensuring safe workplaces, equal opportunities, and the prevention of child and forced labor.
- Good agricultural practices, emphasizing soil fertility, water management, and the responsible use of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Environmental protection, advocating against deforestation and preserving biodiversity and high conservation value areas.
- Rigorous non-GMO requirements, ensuring that certified products meet the highest standards for natural and sustainable food production.
By sourcing ProTerra-certified ingredients, Sternchemie provides customers with the assurance that their supply chains uphold the highest ethical and environmental standards, the company said.
Sternchemie’s lecithin solutions are designed for the special requirements of the food industry and are continuously being improved. The collaborative approach rests on three pillars:
- Functionality and innovation: Lecithin, a natural ingredient, improves texture, emulsification and shelf life in a wide variety of food applications.
- Technical support and service: The focus is on varied customer needs and tailor-made problem solutions.
- Safety and quality.
