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IFF has launched Diazyme Nolo, an innovative enzyme designed to improve the taste and production efficiency of no- and low-alcohol (nolo) beverages.

This development comes at a time when the demand for nolo products is surging, driven by a growing consumer preference for healthier lifestyle choices.

Diazyme Nolo aims to address several challenges faced by brewers in the nolo segment, which has expanded by 6.5% over the past year, making it the fastest-growing category in the beverage industry.

The enzyme enhances mouthfeel and flavor without the need for significant capital investment in new equipment, allowing breweries to adapt their existing production processes.

According to Sven Schönenberg, senior global group application manager for Brewing at IFF, the enzyme converts fermentable maltose into non-fermentable isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMOs).

This conversion results in a lower real degree of fermentation (RDF), enabling brewers to create full-bodied nolo beers that mimic the taste and experience of traditional full-strength beers.

The introduction of Diazyme Nolo is particularly timely as breweries face rising operational costs. By lowering the alcohol content, the enzyme reduces the energy required for the dealcoholisation process, resulting in potential savings of up to 37% in grist usage per hectoliter of beer produced.

This not only supports breweries’ sustainability goals but also enhances their overall production efficiency, allowing for a throughput increase of up to 60% if production specifications are maintained.

Karine Dedman, global marketing manager for Brewing at IFF, said: “The nolo market is booming as more consumers seek to reduce their alcohol intake without sacrificing taste and quality. Diazyme Nolo enhances the consumer experience while also empowering breweries to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively. It’s a win-win-win for people, planet and producers.”

Diazyme Nolo integrates easily into existing brewing systems, making it an attractive option for manufacturers looking to expand their nolo product lines without incurring substantial upfront costs.

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