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OTA noted that “the growth rate for organic food sales was below 2016’s 9% pace and was impacted by markedly slow growth in the big organic dairy and egg category. Nevertheless, it was well above that of the overall food market, which nudged up 1.1%.

The development of on-demand digital support reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation. The virtual lab, available at insideidealabs.com and first developed to serve the US beverage segment, makes Ingredion Idea Labs science-based problem solving more readily available to customers pursuing increased agility and speed to market. 

The Application Center features a variety of versatile bench-top scale and pilot scale equipment that can be used alone or in combination, giving BENEO the ability to cover a wide range of applications.

NOVATION PRIMA 309 and 609 organic native corn starches provide a comparable viscosity and gel strength to modified starches, yet qualify for a simple, “organic corn starch” label while providing cold-temperature stability. The certified-organic corn starches are unique, providing both process tolerance and cold-temperature stability. The starches create a smooth, short texture that, once cooked, do not set to a gel or cause syneresis, even after several freeze/thaw cycles.

Due to its galactomannan structure, TICorganic Tara Gum HV can be used as an alternative to other galactomannans, such as locust bean gum (LBG) and guar gum, in certain applications. Similarly to LBG and guar, tara provides thickness and creaminess, as well as an enhanced eating experience.

Grain Processing Corp. (GPC) will use its IFT Food Expo Booth #S2417 to showcase its latest Non-GMO and gluten-free products. Stop by to experience delicious samples featuring these products and more.

Traditional sources for starches, gums, and flours are experiencing a shift in focus as the industry seeks new ingredients to satisfy consumers. As interest in healthier products, increased protein composition, and cleaner labels increases, natural ingredients and gluten-free options are in high demand.

Gum acacia is an odorless, tasteless, colorless, highly water soluble, multi-functional polysaccharide. A highly safe food additive also known as gum Arabic, gum acacia is ideal for dietary applications and fiber-enrichment purposes.

Correlation of sensory data with instrumental analysis can be a useful tool and is achieved through oral processing of food or beverages, in conjunction with texture, viscosity, particle size and rheological analysis. The International Standards Organization defines texture as “all of the mechanical, geometrical and surface attributes of a product perceptible by means of mechanical, tactile and—where appropriate—visual and auditory receptors.”