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Grain Millers, Inc. is a Leader in the Manufacturing of Whole-grain Ingredients and Whole-grain Derivatives. it Uses Modern Milling Technology to Produce Flakes, Flours, Brans and Fibers. the Company Also has In-line Mixing and Blending Systems That Allow for a High Degree of Customization on all of its Products. 1-800-232-6287.
Hazelnuts have a mild, sophisticated flavor that is sweet, rich, buttery and smoky. They are ideal for baked goods and can be used in a number of applications. The Hazelnut Council also notes that hazelnuts are a rich source of dietary fiber, Vitamin E, magnesium and heart-healthy B vitamins. Hazelnuts are compatible with a variety of ingredients and can be used as whole kernels, diced, meal/flour and even paste/butter. 1-206-270-HNUT.
Kerry Ingredients Yogurt Powders are a convenient way to take advantage of the popularity of yogurt in food applications including appetizers, energy bars, snacks and more. Available in Kosher, with or without active cultures, Kerry’s Yogurt Powders are shelf stable and free of trans fat. 1-800-334-4788.
ADM ingredients are derived from nature and are baked by the company’s world-class technical support services. ADM even offers nutritional guidance and serves as an informational resource in order to help customers understand and respond to government regulations.1-217-424-5200.
Edlong Dairy Flavors is dedicated to helping its customers make successful food products in terms of taste, value and quality. Edlong offers solutions for a variety of applications including cheese flavors, butter flavors, milk and cream flavors, cultured flavors, functional flavors and sweet flavors. 1-888-MY-TASTE.
Matsutani America Inc. offers Fibersol-2, a 90% soluble dietary fiber/digestion resistant maltodextrin. The product has been found to have an ultra-low glycemic index, which can provide both functional and healthy benefits for both manufacturers and consumers. 1-217-875-9819.
Kerry Ingredients heats up taste buds with its Spicy Citrus natural seasoning — a South of the Border-inspired blend. Featuring a balanced mix of both heat and sweet, the seasoning features tangy Guajillo chili peppers and zesty spices combined with a hint of orange and lime. The seasoning is adapted for the North America palate from an original formula from Kerry de Mexico.1-253-395-9400.
Fiberstar, Inc. developed a unique, patented, all-natural food fiber made from fresh citrus pulp. Citri-Fi mimics shortening, functions like a fat and transforms the properties of baked goods when added to existing formulas. Citri-Fi reduces both trans and saturated fats, cuts calories and net carbs, adds dietary fiber, expands shelf life, and most importantly, does not compromise taste. Citri-Fi is a moisture management tool, and has the ability to attract, bind and manage high levels of water up to 12 times its weight. It helps to produce a product that is equal or better in volume, that has better mouthfeel, and a moist, soft texture. 1-320-231-1829.
Innophos Inc. offers a complete range of food-grade specialty phosphates designed to enhance baking. applications. Innophos has seven North American-based manufacturing plants and an innovative R&D center based in Cranbury, NJ. 1-574-264-2557.
Commercial Creamery offers no-trans fat snack seasonings, giving snacks flavor but no hydrogenated fat. Among its seasonings are: Cheddar cheese, BBQ & Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Green Onion, Yogurt & Onion, Asiago, Mango Chutney, Cheddar & Gorgonzola, Fish & Chip, Prime Rib, Chicken Curry, English Toffee and many, many more. 1-510-257-7200.
The power of Pizzey’s Milling flaxseed ingredient claims on product lines is beneficial. Its ingredients are easy to blend into existing operations, are available at a low cost to include in formulations, provide strong label copy and add to the overall nutritional enhancement of product with vital amounts of Omega-3, protein, increased fiber. All are non-GMO. 1-877-804-6444.
New from Edlong Dairy Flavors is natural and artificial Asiago cheese type flavor #1356 powder. The ingredient delivers a full-bodied cheese flavor with aged and savory notes along with a yeasty background. The ingredient is also water dispersible and Kosher dairy. 1-888-MY-TASTE.
Today’s consumers are focused on wellness. Bunge Oils is addressing health with new Delta SL — a natural vegetable oil produced from a proprietary process. Delta SL is metabolized more rapidly than traditional oils and inhibits the body’s ability to absorb LDL cholesterol. This can help maintain desired body weights and lower bad cholesterol in consumers when used as a replacement for traditional cooking oils. Benefits are a naturally bland flavor, resulting in a cleaner taste. It can perform as a salad oil or cooking oil and is enriched to maintain a healthy lipid profile.
Versatility is key for Terri Lynn Inc. A natural plus for dairy, bakery and confectionery products, the company can help manufacturers match individual needs with a wide variety of food types and sizes, as well as consistent quality. Giving manufacturers a premium ingredient to fit specific formulations, Terri Lynn Inc. can also ship truckloads in a single day from its locations. 1-800-323-0775.
Nestlé offers morsels, miniatures and candy inclusions/toppings for manufacturers. Nestlé morsels include Toll House Chunks, white morsels, milk chocolate and peanut morsels and more for baking. Nestlé miniatures are perfect for snack packs. Favorite Nestlé candy inclusions and toppings are available in pieces for use in snack and baking products. 1-866-429-5371.
FP 600, a specialty wheat protein from MGP Ingredients helps create softer, more pliable flour tortillas. The addition of the protein to a moderate flour significantly improves the shelf-life stability of flour tortillas. Tortillas containing this unique wheat protein remain soft for 20 to 24 days. Also, it enhances gluten performance in weak and moderate flours while allowing the dough to be extensible. 1-800-255-0302.
Blue Chip Organic from Minsa is blue organic corn processed into stoneground, corn masa flour, and is characterized by a medium-fine grind. It has a trace of lime and no additives. Shelf life of the product is four months and its flavor and odor are typical of corn. The flour is designed for the in-line production of tortilla chips, and it’s neutral pH controls blistering. 1-800-852-8291.
Cargill Dry Ingredients (DCI), a business unit of Cargill, introduces its new MaizeWise, a line of whole-grain corn and corn-bran products. The new line includes three whole-grain corn and two corn bran products suitable for use in baked goods applications such as bread, tortillas, taco shells and extruded snacks. MaizeWise whole-grain corn products can function as a replacement for existing corn meal, masa or corn flours to mesh with the Food and Drug Administration-approved whole-grain claim. It can also be blended with other ingredients. 1-952-742-7393.
New from the American Egg Board is a booklet entitled “Egg Products Reference Guide.” This guide is filled with exciting egg information from egg nutrient values to egg vitamins to eggs as nutraceuticals to refrigerated egg products. Typical egg specifications, functions and issues also are addressed, making this booklet a must-use, must-read for consumers who want to know what eggs can do for them. 1-877-488-6143.
QUALISOYis a partnership of food industry representatives, including the United Soybean Board, Monsanto, ADM, Cargill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and others. The goal of this partnership is to improve the compositional traits of soybeans in order to answer the food industry’s needs for trans fat-free solutions to hydrogenated oils. Recently, several technology providers have announced the commercialization of soybean varieties with low-linolenic acid. The products include VISTIVE from Monsanto, a 1% low linolenic variety from Iowa State University, and NUTRIUM from Bunge and DuPont. 1-314-579-1583.
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. introduces malted barley as a whole grain ingredient that bread and pizza makers can use to boost dietary fiber. Barley contains no additives — nothing but barley and water are used from beginning to end in the malting process. The resulting malted barley has a wide range of applications, including use in bread formulations where barley can function as an all-natural dough conditioner, a flavor and color booster, texture enhancer and more.
To avoid tortillas that are bursting at the sides, flaking, or turning into a hard, chewy end after heating in the microwave, a new class of gum blends may be the solution. Gum Technology Coyote Brand Tortilla Conditioners add pliability and strengthen dough, retain moisture, extend shelf life and prevent freezer burn, hardening and side burst. Gum Technology’s R&D department will help you match the right stabilizer to your needs. 1-877-GUM-TECH.
Kerry Ingredients U.S. introduces its first savory functional bar concept — Chili Con Queso Crisps. The product features a unique blend of masa, sweet potato crisps, brown rice crisps and crunchy soynuts blended with a robust chili-Cheddar topping. The concept offers consumers a completely different taste sensation as well as an alternative to sweets, and is packed with protein and fiber. 1-608-363-1200.