CarbExplore partnered with NIZO to scale up their enzymatic conversion process for producing Stevia derivates with less bitterness, aiming for industrial scale and reference product development. NIZO successfully replicated lab results at pilot scale, even cutting conversion times by 50%.

Based in Ede, the Netherlands, NIZO is a globally leading, private, and independent contract research organization specializing in food and health innovation for over 75 years. Operating the largest open access food-grade pilot plant in Europe, we leverage the integrated power of science and technology to help our customers in transforming food and nutrition more successfully, sustainably and efficiently; ultimately leading to better food and health.





As a NIZO customer, you will benefit from exclusive access to the NIZO Pilot Plant – the largest open-access, food-grade pilot plant in Europe – equipped with €5 million in recent state-of-the-art upgrades.