Spotlight on New Ingredients, November 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.

Visit americanpalmoil.com

Natural cocoa replacer from Briess Malt & Ingredients Company can replace up to 25% of the natural cocoa in cakes and brownie products. Briess Black Wheat Flour and Briess Black Cocoa Replacer can be used to replace up to 25% of the black cocoa in devil's food cake products.

Visit briess.com/food

A line of colors from GNT Group, Exberry®, contain no chemical solvents, preservatives or additives, and only water is used as a processing aid.  The colors impart vibrant color to a wide variety of applications, from beverages to confections.

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Organic roasted aromatic peanut oil from Golden Peanut Co. is made from U.S.-grown organic peanuts and is OCIA certified. The oil adds peanut flavor to food products and when used as a base for compounded peanut flavors.

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TruBran® fibers from Grain Processing Corporation are excellent fiber sources for snacks, cereals, baked goods, nutritional bars and other fiber-fortified foods. TruBran corn bran is a golden-brown fiber made from 100% yellow corn and contains a minimum of 75% total dietary fiber. TruBran oat fiber has a bland flavor and neutral color. 

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Whey proteins from Hilmar Ingredients contribute to satiety, proper muscle tone and general wellness. When used in beverages, the proteins have a clean flavor, remain stable in juices, and can withstand pasteurization.

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International Fiber Company reminds manufacturers that insoluble fiber can help reduce calories in food and beverage formulations. 

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Less Sodium Soy Sauce PTN (Premium Total Nitrogen) from Kikkoman, a tamari-style soy sauce, offers high-impact flavor, the result of elevated amino-acid levels released naturally through gentle fermentation. It provides balanced flavor, umami and depth in low-sodium formulations in a range of categories.

Visit kikkomanusa.com

Cold-pressed organic tea-seed oil from MTC Industries, Inc. features a sweet, herbal aroma, a high smoke point, low trans-fat content and a healthier profile than traditional cooking oil.

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NP Analytical Laboratories provides nutrient and safety testing of foods and ingredients. Its improved website allows customers to quickly complete sample submission forms, access price information and create online accounts.

Visit npal.com

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.

Visit purac.com/preservation

A line of flavor notes from Robertet, Accord®, allow for instant benchtop flavor modification, reducing product development time. The flexible topnotes are available in ripe, floral, fuzzy, green, jammy, juicy, juicy citrus, seedy, tea, mint, vanilla, cocoa, cream, fresh, tropical, alcohol and punch.

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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.

Visit scoular.com/copack

Sethness Products Companys PS119 is the darkest Class I liquid caramel color in the companys product line. Suitable for a range of food and beverage applications, the caramel color has a mild flavor and provides red and brown tones.

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Golden bulgur wheat from Sunnyland Mills is comprised of durum wheat that has been parboiled, then dried and ground into four sizes, from fine to extra coarse. The nutritious, versatile ingredient has a nut-like aroma and golden color.

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Barley beta-glucan soluble fiber from SunOpta Ingredients, Barley Balance, contains a minimum of 25% beta-glucan and over 35% total dietary fiber. It has a low glycemic index and promotes satiety, and products including sufficient amounts qualify for the FDA barley beta-glucan heart-health claim.

Visit sunopta.com/ingredients

Certified organic agar from TIC Gums, TICorganic® Agar RS-100, fully hydrates at 180°F, with no boiling needed. The gum can be used for flat icings, doughnut glazes, jelly candies and anywhere gels benefit from hysteresis lag.

Visit ticgums.com/organic

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 help combat the slightly salty, mouth-drying quality of unflavored coconut water. Flavors include: maqui berry, strawberry white tea, nectarine rose, orange blossom rooibos, earl grey black tea, guava, papaya passionfruit, and cherry vanilla. 

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Alpha cyclodextrin from Wacker, Cavamax® W6 Food, is a natural, starch-derived oligosaccharide that allows manufacturers to add a fully fermentable dietary fiber to beverages, including carbonated and non-carbonated transparent soft drinks. It is haze-free, colorless and odorless, and has a low viscosity and a neutral taste.

Visit wacker.com/cavamax

According to research from the Almond Board of California, 80% of consumers believe a product with almonds is more interesting and nutritious than one without almonds. In 2009, almonds were the No. 1 nut introduced globally.

Visit almondboard.com

Whey protein hydrolysate from FrieslandCampina Domo, LE80GF-US, has high protein content (79%) and is rich in BCAAs, which play an important role in protein synthesis. It is instantly dispersible and has an excellent sensory profile, making it suitable for instant drink mixes, powder formulations and functional foods.

Visit domo.nl or frieslandcampina.com

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.

Visit 21stcenturygrain.com