Sensus America

Sensus America

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J.Inresponse to the growing need for replacement of trans-fats, Sensus Americaannounced its novel line of Frutafit inulin products. Included in the line isFrutafit TEX!, a long-chain inulin product that can be used in fat-free spreadtechnology for margarines and baked goods. Frutafit inulin forms a creamy,fat-like structure when it is combined with water, which helps it function as aplasticizing agent, according to the company (www.sensus.us). In addition, theingredient has synergy with gelatin and starch to optimize spreadability andmouthfeel, and its water-binding ability helps stabilize emulsions.