FOOD CREATORS seeking a simple or clean label for their product can find help from a natural ingredient discovered in ancient times.

An innovative natural sweetener originally developed by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. for the production of gluten-free beer is finding new application as a 1:1 honey substitute in bread.

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. has announced an expansion plan that company officials say builds upon its recent acquisitions. The plan includes installation of a roaster at its Waterloo, WI, malting operation, and adding 1.5 million bushels of storage at its barley operation in Ralston, WY.

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.’s natural sweeteners, specialty whole grain ingredients and pre-gelatinized and roasted grains help food and beverage manufacturers solve formulating and label challenges.