Creators Briefs
Rotating Laboratory Mixer
A high-capacity variable-speed rotating mixer can mix 50 0.5-milliliter
centrifuge tubes with snap-on caps or screw-down caps in an end-over-end motion
at speeds from 4 to 40 rpm. Accessory sample holders for 16 15-milliliter or
six 50-milliliter horizontally rotated centrifuge tubes also are available.
The rotator operates from a wall-mounted 12-volt DC universal power supply.
— Torrey Pines Scientific Inc., (760) 471-9100, www.torreypinesscientific.com
Chocolate Flavor on Demand
White, milk and dark chocolate flavorings are microencapsulated
within an invisible microfilm of vegetable oil and converted into a free-flowing
powder that can be mixed easily with other ingredients. Manufacturers can inject
the flavors into cheesecakes, mousses, custards and other products without losing
flavor along the way. The highly concentrated flavorings can be “programmed”
to release during processing, cooking or eating. — TasteTech Ltd., +44 (0) 117
971 2719, www.tastetech.co.uk
Cut Calories, Not Taste
All-natural and non-caloric Eridex™ erythritol gives dairy products
a sweet taste similar to sugar while improving flavor, digestibility and texture.
The product works well in ice creams and yogurts, supporting fat-replacement
strategies and allowing lower-caloric profiles. It functions as a freezing-point
depressant in frozen desserts. — Cargill Food and Pharma Specialties, a business
unit of Cargill Inc., (877) 650-7080, www.eridex.com
A Sweet Solution
Ideal for no-sugar-added ice cream formulations, Maltisweet™
IC maltitol syrup is 90 percent as sweet as sucrose and can be used as a direct
replacement for it without adjusting the formulation or manufacturing parameters.
The freezing point and shelf life are equivalent to full-sugar ice creams. The
Penn State Creamery recently used the syrup to manufacture “excellent-quality”
vanilla and chocolate ice creams containing 3 grams and 2 grams of net impact
carbs, respectively. — SPI Polyols Inc., (302) 576-8554, www.spipolyols.com
Smooth and Functional
SBIFIDUS® yogurt culture systems and Leci-Choline™ phosphatidylcholine
(choline) combine to help processors create functional lowfat yogurt smoothies.
A wide range of cultures — including bifidobacteria lactis, L. acidophilus,
L. casei and L. rhamnosus probiotic strains — is offered, and custom blends
are available. Leci-Choline provides a simple, cost-effective means to add choline
to a yogurt formula. Choline is essential for normal liver function and overall
good health, and the FDA has approved food labeling to reflect choline content.—
Business Line BioActives, Degussa Food Ingredients US LLC, (800) 654-2396, www.degussa-foodingredients.com
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