Cargill focuses on value and health with confectionery innovations at FiE
Cargill on Stand 8L5
Date: 24 September 2009
Contact: Julia Johnson, Razor Public Relations, +44 (0)1869 353802, julia.johnson@razor-pr.com
MECHELEN, Belgium - 24, September 2009 - At Food Ingredients Europe (FiE 17-19 November, Frankfurt) Cargill will launch a range of products and applications designed to provide customers with solutions to two of the key challenges currently facing the confectionery industry: identifying the best value ingredients and applications, and finding healthier alternatives to traditional formulations.
Under this dual value and health theme, Cargill will be exhibiting a range of new products, prototypes and applications from across its business on its stand, 8L5. Confectionery innovations that will be on show at FiE include:
Zerose™ erythritol hard-boiled candy
This year, FiE will see the launch of the first ever zero-calorie hard-boiled candy. Cargill Zerose™ erythritol replaces all the sugar or glucose syrup that would traditionally be used. In addition, Zerose™ erythritol is also tooth-friendly, which means that this new application creates the first "healthy enjoyment" hard candy product.
Compressed tablets with Pearl Flavor Technology
New from Cargill is compressed tablet capability using Pearl Flavor Technology (patent pending). Offering both effervescent and non-effervescent options, the application provides confectionery manufacturers with improved flavor delivery and release.
The Pearl Technology is also suitable for chewing gum applications where it delivers an intense, authentic flavor release.
Providing significant cost savings compared with traditional powder technology, Pearl Technology minimises loss of flavor volatiles and oxidation, delivers fresh taste in powder form, has high loading capabilities of between 20 and 30 percent and has an increased shelf life of between 12 and 24 months. It is sugar free and clean label (ie not subject to additive, allergen, or GMO labelling requirements).
Gelatin replacement for chewy candy
Meeting the characteristics of gelatin in chewy candy has been a constant challenge over the years. While gelatin has traditionally been the "gold standard" in this application, increasing pressure for vegetarian and religious reasons, has driven interest in gelatin alternatives. Cargill presents sophisticated, innovative solutions that not only mimic the typical and characteristic 'chew' of gelatin in this application, but do much more. Cargill's solutions allow the texture to be manipulated depending on what is required to give soft to hard bite, short to chewy eat and quick to long lasting in the mouth.
Paul Naar, executive vice president (Cargill Food Ingredients and Systems) says: "Our portfolio of innovative products and applications truly delivers against the value and health challenges our customers are currently facing. Not only do we offer an unsurpassed range of food ingredients, we are truly dedicated to helping our customers succeed in finding the best solutions to meet their requirements.
"We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand where they will be tempted to taste some of our innovations for themselves."
In addition to visiting Cargill's stand, manufacturers can learn more about Cargill's product and applications expertise in the value and health arenas from the presentation programme. Peter de Cock, global nutrition manager for Cargill Health & Nutrition, will speak on "Successfully adding healthy enjoyment with Erythritol" and Ralf Jakobi, Cargill senior scientist, will present on "Delivering the same functionality and sensory experience at a lower price".
Products and prototypes from across Cargill's cocoa and chocolate, flavors, malt, refined oils, sweetness and texturizing businesses will be exhibited on Cargill's stand at FiE, where the company will be showing examples of applications in bakery, beverages, dairy and meat categories in addition to confectionery.
Cargill helps food and beverage manufacturers drive growth through new product innovation and reduce costs by increasing supply chain efficiency, optimizing product formulation and managing commodity price risk. Cargill's breadth of knowledge is unique and its key point of difference is the ability to collaborate with customers and partners to solve complex business problems.
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About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com.
