As Demand for Sugar Alternatives Soars, One Chinese Innovator Capitalizes on a Growing Market
Dezhou, China – In China's major corn-producing region of Dezhou, a quiet revolution is turning grains into high-value healthy sweeteners. Leading this transformation is biotech firm Bailong Chuangyuan, which has pioneered the conversion of local corn into premium functional sugars like allulose.
As an industry pioneer, Bailong Chuangyuan stands out for its technological breakthroughs. The company achieved over 99.5% high-purity mass production of allulose in just eight years—a process that typically took international competitors much longer. Its flexible manufacturing system allows a single production line to efficiently produce more than 200 product types, significantly boosting efficiency.
The company has also taken a leading role in establishing industry standards for products like resistant dextrin, helping elevate market quality. Its healthy sweetener segment has become a major growth driver, contributing to strong financial performance.
This year, Bailong Chuangyuan expanded globally with a dual-strategy: a smart factory in Thailand to enhance cost efficiency and serve international demand, and an R&D center in North America focused on next-generation health products. This global footprint strengthens its role in the worldwide healthy ingredients market.
The growth of Bailong Chuangyuan, alongside other local producers such as Fuyang Bio, exemplifies how Dezhou is emerging as a significant cluster in the global functional sugar industry.
Source: China National Radio