Hydrosol develops new concepts for children’s products
Obesity in children and youths is a major health challenge around the world. In Germany alone, according to the Robert Koch Institute, one in six children is overweight or obese. Among 11 to 13-year-olds the figure is even higher, at one in five. on of sugar and fat in foods is a subject of intensive discussion around the world. In order to provide food producers with new approaches for healthier children’s products, Hydrosol has expanded its free-from product line. Together with sister companies SternVitamin and OlbrichtArom, this stabilizer specialist has developed concepts for making sugar- and fat-reduced dairy and deli products designed specifically for the needs of children.
Hydrosol uses carefully selected hydrocolloids and vegetable fiber to substitute for the beneficial technological properties of sugar and fat. This gives the various final products a pleasant texture and familiar mouthfeel. Enrichment with vitamins and minerals from sister company SternVitamin provides added health value. Meanwhile, child-appropriate flavorings from sister company OlbrichtArom give foods the right taste.