Excellence In Functional Ingredients
Our Services
With 39 years experience, Tranarc connects the Food & Beverage, Health & Personal care, and Neutraceutical industries of Southern Africa with leading global manufacturers of functional ingredients.
We are more than a distribution partner. Our experienced team provides support across product development, ingredient sourcing, technical application, and formulation guidance.
As a completely independent, family-run enterprise, we operate our own warehousing, laboratory, and blending facilities, supported by a dedicated delivery service.
Technical Support
Warehousing & Distribution
Product Development
Our Products
Functional ingredient solutions with a focus on natural, sustainable, and application-driven innovation.
Tailored Hydrocolloid Systems
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Application-specific systems for viscosity, gelation, stabilisation, suspension, and texture optimisation.
Natural & Functional Fibres and Grains
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Structure, bulking, texture improvement, nutritional enhancement, and product inclusions.
Hydrocolloids
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Xanthan Gum,
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Pectin,
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Guar Gum,
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HPMC/MC,
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Cellulose Gum,
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etc.
Texture, Gelling & Stabilising Solutions
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Mouthfeel, viscosity, gelation, and product stability.
Protein & Nutritional Ingredients
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Nutritional enrichment, emulsification, and fortification.
Emulsifiers
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Distilled Monoglycerides,
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Glycerol Monostearate,
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SSL,
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Polysorbate,
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etc.
Our Principals
We’re proud to represent leading global manufacturers of speciality functional ingredients, with a focus on natural, sustainable, and application-led solutions.
Our Customers
We support a diverse customer base across food, beverage, health, personal care, and nutraceutical markets.
Our Tailored Systems
Trademark tailored hydrocolloid systems designed to solve formulation challenges and deliver consistent product performance.
About Us
We are a proud family-run company, founded by Michael Arens in 1987 and now spanning three generations.
We are committed to our customers through a hands-on, collaborative approach that brings together their product needs and our expertise.
We truly believe good products and successful product development come from strong collaboration. We look forward to learning about your product, your company, and how we can help.
