
Creators Briefs
Free Sterols
Study after study has shown phytosterols to lower
total cholesterol levels, but until now, processors were unable to deliver
on their cholesterol-cutting potential due to technical barriers including
high melting points. With a new proprietary encapsulation process,
manufacturers can now utilize free sterols as an ingredient during the
manufacturing process without the use of special equipment or any
organoleptic effects in the finished end product. Kerry’s
encapsulation process allows the use of free sterols in beverage products,
which result in a lower cost per serving than using sterol/stanol ester
products. — Kerry Group, (651) 702-6221,
www.kerrygroup.com
Frozen Formulations
SPI Polyols Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier
of specialty polyols, and David Michael & Co., a global supplier of
flavors, stabilizers and natural colors, announce the use of Maltisweet™ IC Maltitol
Syrup in a sugar-free frozen dairy dessert formulation. The product is
sugar free, lactose free, ultra-low glycemic and contains no high-intensity
sweeteners. It is also lowfat with less than 90 calories per serving,
trans-fat free and a good source of dietary fiber. A higher freezing point
vs. conventional ice cream offers superior freezing performance and heat
shock resistance. — SPI Polyols, (800)
789-9755, www.spipolyols.com ; David Michael & Co., (215) 632-3100,
www.dmflavors.com
Enriched Health and Taste
Tate & Lyle launches Tate & Lyle Enrich®, a new service
which enables food and beverage manufacturers to create products that are
packed with additional nutrients but taste as good as regular brands. Tate
& Lyle’s Enrich service is focused on three main areas: digestive
health and immunity; obesity and weight management; and children’s
health. Enrich for digestive health and immunity comprises a range of
ingredients, including prebiotic fibers, probiotics, vitamins and minerals
that can be used in consumer products which help to promote healthy
digestion and may boost the immune system. The Enrich solutions also
include a range of vitamins and minerals and are formulated to provide
synbiotic benefits, i.e. prebiotic fiber in combination with probiotic
cultures. — Tate & Lyle, (866)
653-6622, www.tateandlyle.com
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