Calleva Ingredients provides a countertyping (or product matching) service to help food and beverage manufacturers identify equivalent grades of pectin, citrus fibre, tara gum and most other hydrocolloids or functional stabiliser blends. We work closely with R&D, quality and production teams to assess functionality, processing behaviour and application performance—supporting continuity, optimisation and supply flexibility.
Countertyping / product matching goes beyond datasheet comparison. We evaluate key parameters such as viscosity, gel strength, hydration and stability in our laboratory under your specific processing conditions. Once the countertype has been identified, we support with benchtop and scale-up validation trials to ensure a seamless transition with minimal impact on end product.
Why countertype?
- Improve supply chain resilience
- Manage cost and value-in-use
- Maintain product performance during reformulation
- Reduce risk when changing suppliers or specifications
With over 30 years of industry experience, Calleva Ingredients combines ingredient knowledge and formulation expertise to deliver validated, application-ready alternatives that perform reliably at scale.
Contact us to discuss your countertyping requirements.
