从田间到舌尖：生物科技如何将玉米变为“零卡糖”

Group 1: Industry Overview - The global trend towards "zero sugar" is reshaping consumer choices, with 75% of beverage consumers in China opting for sugar substitutes due to health concerns [1] - The global erythritol market is projected to reach approximately $910 million in 2024, with China dominating the market with a 73% share [1] - The rapid development of the sugar-reduction food industry is heavily reliant on biotechnology, particularly using corn as a raw material for natural sweeteners like erythritol [1] Group 2: Company Profile - Dongxiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is emerging as a significant player in China's biotechnology sector, leveraging advanced corn deep-processing technology and automated production capabilities [1] - The company has an annual corn processing capacity of 1.7 million tons, enabling a full-chain production process that includes the conversion of corn into erythritol, starch sugars, and amino acids [1] - Dongxiao has established partnerships with renowned brands such as Yuanqi Forest, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, BASF, and Charoen Pokphand Group [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements - Dongxiao has a research team of nearly 200 members, including academicians and PhD holders, and has developed a four-tiered research and development system [2] - The company has optimized fermentation processes, reducing the fermentation cycle by 25% and increasing conversion rates by 5%, while also lowering energy consumption by 15% [2] - Dongxiao is preparing to launch the next generation of natural sweeteners, allulose, which has a sweetness level of about 70% compared to sucrose and only 10% of its calories [2] Group 4: Future Outlook - Dongxiao aims to continue expanding in the functional product sector and enhance the value chain of the health industry [3] - The company is positioned to contribute to the global health wave with its innovative approaches to "healthy sweetness" [3]