Prepared Foods logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Prepared Foods logo
  • TRENDS
    • Prepared Foods The Year Ahead
    • Innovation Month
    • *Sustainability*
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bakery
    • Beverages
    • Breakfast, Cereals & Bars
    • Candy
    • Cannabis
    • Dairy
    • Meals & Sides
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Sauces & Marinades
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Soups
  • INGREDIENTS
    • Antioxidants & Nutritionals
    • Colorings
    • Dietary Fiber
    • Emulsifiers, Fat & Oils
    • Flavors, Seasonings, Spices
    • Flours, Grains, & Pasta
    • Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts
    • Gums & Starches
    • Phosphates & Acidulants
    • *Proteins*
    • Sweeteners
  • FORMULATION
    • Allergens & Intolerance
    • Authentic & Ethnic
    • Cost Reduction
    • Fat Reduction
    • Gluten Free
    • *Immunity*
    • *Natural / Organic*
    • *Plant Based & Vegetarian*
    • R&D Lab Tech / QA-QC / Food Safety
    • Shelf Stability
    • *Sugar Reduction*
  • BETTER FOR YOU
    • Functional New Products
    • Functional Ingredients
    • Functional Benefits
  • FOOD MASTER
  • MEDIA
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Infographics
    • First Person Q&A
    • Favorite Products Poll
    • Play With Your Food Game
    • Webinars
  • STORE
  • EVENTS
    • Spirit of Innovation Awards
    • Industry Events
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!

Developing products with gums and starches

By Malcolm Lowe
July 27, 2012

I have very few compelling characteristics. I know this. It has always been the case. My sense of humor is thin, my cooking skills could be described as mild and I do not play a musical instrument. I wish I could juggle. I think it's within my grasp, but I have yet to purchase a Klutz book.

I can, however, blow big round bubbles with chewing gum. Pink, purple, green, it does not matter to me. I will blow big bubbles and perhaps even expand smaller ones within them. Worlds within worlds, is what I would say to my playground peers after blowing particularly successful nested bubbles. And most times they would look at me with spiraling confusion followed by curt dismissal.

Despite never being properly recognized for this talent, I still consider it one of my defining characteristics. Aside from comically poor vision, it is the thing that makes me, me.

But why divulge so much here in this forum? Each of you has probably blown terrific bubbles without feeling the need to commemorate the feat in broadcast text. That said, I suppose my chief characteristic is the unbalanced practice of sharing my life's details with complete strangers. Admitting this embarrasses me, but the act of admitting is nothing but another fissure allowing unwanted details to stream onto this page.

Yaps! Enough. We're talking gums & starches.

Here it is, your weekly reduction...

Starches can improve the shelflife, freeze-thaw and cold-storage stability, plus smooth texture and clarity, of food products (such as soups, sauces and dressings).

Hydro-Fi has been formulated to replace 50% of the eggs, and reduce costs, in cakes.

A focus on the fundamental characteristics of texture has led to a new, customized gum system, Ticaloid® GE 306.

A Technical/Solutions Presentation...
Uniqueness of Modified Wheat Starch: Improved Flavor and Salt Perception, and FIber Enhancement

A Technical/Solutions Presentation...
Cellulosic Hydrocolloids in Formulating for Weight Management

Find more articles about Gums & Starches.
 

KEYWORDS: starches trend

Share This Story

Malcolm Lowe is a contributor to the Prepared Foods Network.

Recent Comments

Thanks for sharing a wonderful blog post.

Diabetes and diet

Diabetes and diet

Blog Roll

R&D Applications Seminar

Special Reports

Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Newsletters
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

Circana Pacesetters 2026

Circana Highlights 2025 CPG Pacesetters

General Mills US250 Packages

General Mills Launches 79 Limited-Edition Summer Products

Bushs Baked Beans LTO Flavors

Bush’s Beans Debuts Summer-Inspired Flavors

PF Webinar sponsored by FoodChain: Signals to Shelf: Turning Consumer Insight into Executable Innovation

Events

June 18, 2025

Master the Art of Plant-Based Dairy

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

June 25, 2025

Market in Motion: Active Nutrition

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Recent Advances in Ready-to-Eat Food Technology

Recent Advances in Ready-to-Eat Food Technology

See More Products

CHECK OUT OUR NEW POWER TRENDS

Immunity Logo
Natural & Organic Logo
Plant Based Logo
Protein Logo
Sugar Reduction Logo Sustainability Logo
×

Unlock the Future of Food and Beverage Innovation

Are you a leader in research & development? Stay ahead of the curve with Prepared Foods, the premier source of information and insights for today's trend leaders and taste-makers in food and beverage manufacturing.

JOIN TODAY
  • Resources
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Food Master
    • Store
    • Join
  • Sign Up Today
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • Services
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • Stay Connected
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing