Spotlight on New Ingredients, August 2010

The American Egg Board reminds manufacturers that eggs naturally help foam, leaven, bind, thicken, coat, color, emulsify, control crystallization and add moisture to food formulas, helping keep ingredient statements short and clean.
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The American Palm Oil Council reminds manufacturers that blending palm and/or palm kernel oil with liquid oils for trans-fat-free frying and baking formulations maintains functionality while improving products health profile.
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BriesSweet maltodextrins and syrups and Insta Grains® rice ingredients from Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. can be used in a wide range of gluten-free applicationsfrom cereal to confections and snacks to baked goodsto help create a look and taste that better replicates their conventional counterparts.
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Butter BudsBacon provides authentic, concentrated bacon flavor without the use of animal products. This natural alternative to real bacon is suited for use in seasonings, snacks, cheese, salad dressings and prepared foods.
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Natural color blends from colorMaker, Inc. are standardized for strength, stabilized for safety and validated for quality to improve the visual appeal of foods and beverages. Natural color replacements are available for Red #40 and Yellow #5.
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Omega-9 shortening from Dow AgroSciences provides a healthier shortening alternative without compromising product quality or shelf life. The shortening provides zero trans fat, low saturated fat and high monounsaturated fat, and delivers cleaner product labels.
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N/A Sweet Potato Swirl Flavor from Flavor Dynamics, Inc. is a combination of sweet potato and cinnamon reminiscent of a hot sweet-potato pastry with cinnamon and brown sugar frosting. It works well in coffee and most sweet products.
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A natural flavoring system from Flavor Producers, Tru Bruz, contributes authentic brewed flavor profiles to various beverage applications, including coffee, tea and cocoa.
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A natural gum blend from Gum Technology Corporation, Coyote Brand® Stabilizer ST-101, is a versatile thickening agent that adds viscosity and suspension to sauces and dressing. The cost-effective gum blend can also help replace gluten in baked goods by improving structure and elasticity.
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Chicken-based products from International Dehydrated Foods, Inc. are flavorful, cost-effective, natural ingredients that allow a clean label for seasoning blends, flavors, bouillon, sauces, gravies, marinades, batters, breading, stuffing mixes and snacks.
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Insoluble fiber from International Fiber Corporation can help reduce calories in food formulations, allowing manufacturers to do their part in the fight against obesity.
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A line of natural ferments from Purac, PuraQ® Verdad, offers natural, label-friendly preservation solutions for a wide variety of applications, including deli salads, dips, spreads, sauces and dressings.
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Natural Triple Berry Flavor WONFs from Robertet are true-fruit, well-balanced blends of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry profiles suitable for beverages, with a suggested use level of 0.1%. These natural WONFs are formulated with components of each of the named fruits.
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The Scoular Company offers a range of copacking services, including wet or dry blending, packaging and pouching, and complete turnkey solutions.
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Conventional and organic bulgur wheat from Sunnyland Mills is a whole-grain product available in fine, medium, coarse and extra-coarse grinds. It is excellent in breads, muffins, salads, side dishes and soups, where it offers nut-like aroma and golden color.
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Customized grain-based solutions from 21st Century Grain Processing include wheat flour, corn, oats and custom-coated whole grains and granola clusters. The ingredients allow food-product designers to meet development requirements and formulate products that align with consumer trends.
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Flavors for coconut water from Virginia Dare counter the slightly salty, mouth-drying perception of unflavored coconut water. The line of flavors includes maqui berry, strawberry white tea, nectarine rose, orange blossom rooibos, Earl Grey black tea, guava, papaya passionfruit, and cherry vanilla.
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