IMCD N.V, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has signed an exclusive agreement with Ingredion to distribute their range of starches and functional food ingredients across multiple territories in Sub Saharan Africa.
Food allergies are on the rise across the world in both adults and children. Allergic reactions to consuming specific food proteins can range from mild rashes and hives, to severe anaphylaxis or loss of consciousness. Given that there is no cure for food allergies, avoidance of the allergen is the only way to prevent a reaction.
Foods with high levels of fibre are in great demand among consumers with healthy lifestyles. BakerSA took a look at the applications and functions of fibre in baking, as well as what makes roughage so wholesome.
Butter, oil and shortening are a baker’s greatest allies, since they aid and improve the taste, texture and shelf life of baked goods. BakerSA took a look at the different fats and oils used in the baking industry and the pros and cons of each, also taking into account consumers’ healthier eating requirements.
A LOW CARB, GLUTEN-FREE, DECADENTLY DELICIOUS BAKING RANGE!
NuMe has launched a new and premium range of “Not So Naughty” gluten-free baking products, including a deliciously decadent Chocolate and Pecan Nut mix for brownies and muffins.
Sugar-free, low carb, with no artificial additives, these premixes are incredibly easy to bake and carry the Tim Noakes “Eat Better South Africa” stamp of approval. Moist, nutty in flavour, rich, yet not too sweat – this is guilt-free eating at its best!
Newly expanded line of mixes, bases and icing stabilizers simplifies labels without sacrificing quality
To help bakery manufacturers meet the growing demand for simplified ingredients, Corbion has broadened its clean-label portfolio to include cake mixes, bases and icing stabilizers. Known simply as Pristine®, these enhanced solutions enable bakers to reduce key strokes in ingredient labels by up to 42 percent without compromising taste or texture.
Bragan Chemicals is a subsidiary company of the Rolfes Group. We are a major supplier of raw materials to the food industry and carry an extensive range of products to meet all our customer’s requirements.
Cape Town-based Freedom Bakery’s lemon meringue tart and chickpea and banana loaf were nominated by consumers for TOPIC verification of their sugar-free and gluten-free claims. Recent updates reveal just how tough it can be for bakers to substantiate health claims.
Jo Galloway of SA Rice Mills is a miller who is passionately building a business that a few months ago became the only mill in South Africa to start processing only non-GMO super maize.
Cargill to open potassium chloride facility
Cargill Salt plans to open a new potassium chloride production facility in Watkins Glen, N.Y., later this year. Potassium chloride has been shown to enable sodium reduction rates of up to 50% in a range of applications, including baked foods, soups, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and sauces, according to Minneapolis-based Cargill.
Beyond flavor, sodium chloride (salt) impacts yeast and gluten development, texture, appearance, and shelf life, according to Cargill. Potassium chloride has been shown to deliver all those functional benefits when replacing sodium chloride. Cargill Salt’s potassium chloride products include Potassium Pro potassium chloride, FlakeSelect potassium chloride (potassium chloride and salt) and FlakeSelect potassium chloride/sea salt.
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