For all those bubbling questions

Company questions and answers

• Do you accept small businesses and start-ups?

  As we deal with some contract bottlers who fill for small businesses as well as start-ups, we can accommodate these this way.

• How will CO₂Sustain^® save me money?

  Bottling lines are able to start up faster and also run quicker, meaning less rejects and ultimately resulting in significant savings. As drinks are fizzier for longer with CO₂Sustain^®, this enables brands to extend carbonation shelf life and reduce consumer complaints – another great way to save time as well as money.

  Manufacturers are also able to save energy and other resources used on equipment such as can warmers or cooling equipment, which CO₂Sustain^® can be used to negate the use of.

Our Products

• Do I have to put CO₂Sustain^® on the label?

  We can make recommendations about labelling based on the primary purpose of its usage but ultimately the decision is yours. If, for example, you are using CO₂Sustain^® as a processing aid to control foam then it wouldn’t need to go on the label, but if you are trying to enhance the finished product’s carbonation retention qualities it is more appropriate to refer to it as an ingredient which generally does require labelling.*

  *The primary function of this food-grade additive is to control foam in carbonated beverages. If it is used in such a way as to fulfil another function, the advice given in relation to its permissible use and/or declaration may not apply.
  Taking into account the provision of Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 and EFFA’s Guidance Document, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine the labelling of this product in its final application.
  The following should be considered, amongst other points: Ingredients that have a technological function in the finished product must be labelled.
  Further guidance on the labelling of this product is available on request.

• Is CO₂Sustain^® safe?

  Yes – the Polysorbate 65 we use is food-grade and can be consumed up to 10mg per 1kg of human body-weight per day.

• Will CO₂Sustain^® affect the end-product drink?

  There is no effect on taste, your beverage will simply be fizzier.

• What is its impact on the environment?

  CO₂Sustain^® controls foam during filling which allows bottlers to fill at higher temperatures (up to 18°C) without causing foaming problems. This can result in a major reduction of energy consumption as cooling systems are not required.

• But what about plastic?

  With CO₂Sustain^® drinks are fizzier for longer – this higher carbonation allows manufacturers to consider lowering the preform weight of PET bottles, and so has the potentiality to reduce the impact of plastic pollution worldwide.

All about CO₂Sustain^®

• What is CO₂Sustain^® made from?

  CO₂Sustain^® is made from food-grade Polysorbate 65.

• What is CO₂Sustain^® made for?

  It is an innovation product designed for carbonated beverages including fizzy soft drinks, alcopops, and cider.