The main innovation award in ingredients selected SL BiOats Powder and SL GlucOAT Syrup as the leading developments in innovation and sustainability.

SL Alimentos emerged victorious with the most innovative and sustainable ingredients at the 2024 Fi Innovation Awards. Founded in 1988, the Paraná-based company competed against other market giants, with its creations evaluated by a panel of judges composed of industry professionals and researchers.

At a ceremony held on August 6th during the Food Ingredients South America program – the largest innovation gathering for the ingredients, food, and beverage sector in South America – the company took home two of the top trophies with SL BiOats Powder andSL GlucOAT Syrup in the "Most Innovative Ingredient" and "Innovation in Sustainability" categories, respectively.

"These awards are a recognition of our continuous work focused on research and the development of innovative, sustainable ingredients that are always aligned with market and consumer needs. We are committed to the future of food and are honored to know that we are making a difference alongside industry giants," said Thomaz Setti, Director of Research, Development & Innovation at SL Alimentos.

Winning Ingredients

In the "Most Innovative Ingredient" category, SL took first place withSL BiOats Powder. Obtained from white oats, a domestically sourced raw material that ensures greater traceability in the process, the ingredient launched at the fair stands out for its flour modification characteristics and versatility in application. As such, it is recommended for the baking, confectionery, and sauce industries, and especially as a milk substitute without losing its sensory characteristics.

In the "Innovation in Sustainability" category, the company repeated last year's achievement and emerged victorious once again. The award recognized SL GlucOAT Syrup, an upcycled oat syrup. Manufactured from by-products of whole oat processing with fibers and proteins in its composition, the syrup is also a clean label solution for those seeking more natural and nutritious ingredients.