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being. Now, they can come together for an indulgent
chocolate experience both feel good about. "
Innovating toward natural
Most cocoa powders on the market are dutched, meaning
they have gone through a process of alkalization to
mellow the acidity and develop flavor. DeZaan has a
new collection that includes two natural powders (nondutched).
True Gold has flowery, citrus flavor notes and
a light natural color, while True Dark has nutty fruitiness
and a dark color more associated with dutched powders.
" Cocoa is a vital ingredient across so many pastry and
Compounds are chocolate-like ingredients that offer formulators
the opportunity to provide added nutritional benefits.
AAK USA
Phenolaeis, a supplier of sustainable palm fruit extract,
has developed a 72% cacao functional dark chocolate
with added wellness benefits and an indulgent, clean
taste with less bitterness. It is made with palm fruit extract
sustainably produced in Mexico using production
methods that respect the environment.
The chocolate products sport a high polyphenol content,
not just from the cacao but also from the palm fruit
extract. This superfruit ingredient is derived from the
oil of palm fruit using solvent-free, minimally processed
handling. This water-soluble non-GMO plant complex
is composed of at least five natural polyphenols, fibers,
carbohydrates and protein.
Palm fruit extract has strong synergies with cacao.
Research studies have shown that it activates a wide
range of antioxidant pathways that support the immune
system, as well as cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Belgian chocolate supplier Puratos USA has added
Belcolade Selection Dark Sugar Reduced Cacao-Trace
Chocolate to its premium chocolate range. Made with
all-natural chicory root fiber instead of high-intensity
sweeteners like stevia or aspartame, the latest addition
has 40% less sugar and is 100% natural, using only clean
label ingredients.
The chocolate is made with sustainably sourced cocoa
beans from Puratos' unique Cacao-Trace sustainability
program, which uses expert fermentation techniques to
produce superior chocolate and rewards its cocoa farmers
with a " chocolate bonus " of 5 cents per pound of
chocolate sold.
" We are focused on crafting products with the best
nutritional value possible, without compromising on
taste,
texture or quality, " said Jaina Wald, vice president
of marketing for Puratos USA. " We know that
chocolatiers, pâtissiers and bakers want the best-tasting
chocolate for their customers, and consumers are more
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dessert recipes, yet professional chefs in the US have had
to make do with limited options, " said Diane Stopford,
director of sales, deZaan. " With the support of our team
of ingredient development and innovation experts based
in Chicago, we want to change that. "
Olam Food Ingredients is launching a line of premium
deZaan cocoa powders crafted around four key elements
- color, fat content, flavor and level of alkalization - said
to impact the outcome of a recipe. Flavors range from
light and fruity citrus to velvety chocolate and caramel
notes, while the color palette ranges from the vibrant hues
of crimson red and terracotta to the intense carbon black.
" Experimenting with the range made me realize
that the type of cocoa powder you choose allows you
to take control of your recipe and enhance the results, "
Chicory root
fiber provides
a sweetening
alternative
to chocolate
ingredients to
reduce sugar.
Puratos
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