A leading manufacturer of licorice products has employed the unique properties of licorice to develop a line of multifunctional flavor enhancers, sweetness potentiators and masking agents. Magnasweet® products from MAFCO Worldwide Corporation are designed to meet the diverse needs of the food, and health care products industries. MAFCO Worldwide Corporation, Joe Olesiewicz, 856-968-4062, jolesiewicz@mafcolicorice.com,www.magnasweet.com

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Simply reducing the salt level in foods may result in an undesirable bland taste and a significant loss of important attributes such as shelflife, texture or moisture retention. Morton® Lite Salt™ Mixture and Morton Potassium Chloride have become accepted as the best alternatives to common salt in processed meats and poultry, soups, sauces and salad dressings. Lite Salt Mixture, a blend of equal parts of sodium chloride and potassium chloride, imparts a saline taste while contributing half the sodium of regular salt. An added benefit is the enhanced potassium content contributed by these products which can assist consumers in following the Dietary Guidelines recommendation to increase their potassium intake. Morton Salt, Linda Kragt, 800-789-SALT,buysalt@mortonsalt.com






All-natural specialty flours are processed from hard red wheat, soft white wheat and corn, so they are naturally low in sodium. Whole-grain, roasted flours from Briess Malt & Ingredients Company help develop rich, savory flavors and color in gravies, sauces and prepared foods while improving their healthy, wholesome appeal. A variety of roasted flours are produced, ranging from pronounced to intense in flavor. Start at 5% for flavor, color and thickening. Kosher-certified and non-GMO for a clean label. Briess Malt & Ingredients Company, Bernadette Wasdovitch, 920-849-7711,bwasdovitch@briess.com, www.briess.com

A new product is a blend of natural potassium lactate and vinegar and is effective against pathogens. PURAC’s natural Opti.Form® Vinegar has comparable antimicrobial and food safety properties as the current PURASAL Opti.Form range. Opti.Form Vinegar contains PURASAL HiPure P Plus, a potassium lactate with one of the cleanest flavor profiles available on the market. The new product is ideal for low-sodium food products, while ensuring a minimal taste impact on the final product. By replacing sodium diactetate with vinegar, PURAC adds a natural alternative to its product portfolio. Kosher certificates are available on request. PURAC America, Eva Dratwa, 847-634-6330,e.dratwa@purac.com,www.purac.com