Cargill identifies trio of novel solutions to reduce saturated fats in baked goods
May 9, 2016
Using starches, vegetable waxes and emulsions, Cargill scientists have created fat systems that lower saturated fat by as much as 40% in shortenings, without compromising finished product attributes. Cargill researchers recently presented the three novel approaches to reducing saturated fat in bakery applications during the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) annual meeting.
Palsgaard using IFT to showcase sustainable emulsifiers that help formulators remove trans fats in bakery and margarine applications
May 4, 2016
The United States Food & Drug Administration has determined that partially hydrogenated oils, which contain trans fats, are not “generally recognized as safe” and have set a three-year limit for their removal from all processed foods effective from June 16 2015.
AAK’s new Confao™ non-hydro fillings address confection challenges
March 23, 2016
AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high value-adding specialty vegetable fats, is providing solutions to the industry’s latest challenge: non-hydro fillings for confection.
Palsgaard A/S can deliver a broad range of emulsifiers based on segregated certified palm oil
March 16, 2016
Palsgaard A/S, inventor of the modern commercial emulsifier, also leads the way in sustainable palm oil consumption. The company is sharing its experiences to help others understand what is required via www.palsgaard.com/sustainable-emulsifiers/
Nature created oil and water specifically so they would not mix, then peppered the food supply with a whole range of other ingredients to help the two mix well
Technology is helping food companies create efficient emulsifiers—among the most critical aspects in the formation of successful emulsion-based food and beverage products.
UMass Amherst food scientist to study ways to improve the nutrition of foods high in saturated fats
January 28, 2016
University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientist Eric Decker has received a three-year, $469,775 grant to explore ways to improve the nutrition of foods high in saturated fats.
Olera Shortenings and Oils offers segregated grade, 100% certified sustainable palm shortenings in North America
January 12, 2016
Olera® Shortenings and Oils, the food products division of Global Agri-trade Corporation (GATC), is taking another major step in its commitment to be a competitive supplier of 100% RSPO certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) products in North America.
Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides and DATEM in bread
January 8, 2016
Following the FDA's 2015 ruling on partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering bread manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides and DATEM, which are sometimes made from PHO.