Milling & Baking News - December 27, 2022 - 41

AKFP INTRODUCES NATIVE WAXY TAPIOCA STARCH
THAT HOLDS UP WELL DURING FREEZE-THAW CYCLE
American Key Food Products, Closter,
NJ, has expanded its tapioca product line
by launching native waxy tapioca starch,
a gluten-free, non-GMO ingredient high in
amylopectin. Sourced from AKFP's Asian
production partner, the starch has functionalities
that make it an effective stabilizer,
thickener and emulsifier, according
to the company.
" Our native waxy tapioca starch contains
a high level of amylopectin, which
serves to retain water during the freezethaw
cycle of frozen food products, " said
AGRIFORCE TO LAUNCH
GERMINATED FLOUR WITH
DIGESTIVE BENEFITS
AgriForce, Vancouver, BC, plans to make
its Un(Think) Awakened flour available
commercially early in 2023. The initial
launch will focus on bakeries in Canada
and the United States with a direct-to-consumer
launch following. A patent-pending
process creates germinated flour that
is more nutritious and easier to digest
with two times the protein
of regular wheat
flour, according
to AgriForce.
The sprouting
process
increases the
bioavailability
of vitamins
and minerals,
allowing them to
be absorbed by the
body while changing
the amount of fiber in the
whole grains.
" Consumers are eager for products
that offer enhanced nutritional value
and better digestion, and no product currently
on the market matches Awakened
Flour's nutritional and flavor profile, "
said Ruiz Jimenez, general manager for
the Un(Think) Food Co. " We're thrilled to
have the opportunity to begin our relationship
with bakeries, restaurants and
other B-to-B customers throughout North
America. "
Visit agriforcegs.com for more information.
bakingbusiness.com
Carter
Foss, technical sales director for
AKFP. " This starch acts as a great stabilizer
and all-purpose thickener for those
products that undergo large temperature
changes during processing. "
Native waxy tapioca starch creates viscous
pastes with elastic texture in frozen
foods such as noodles and dim sum as well
as transparent fruit fillings, according
to AKFP. The tapioca starch acts as an
emulsifier in low-fat dressings, and it creates
a glossy appearance while providing
a smooth mouthfeel in low-fat yogurt.
Other potential applications include
baked foods such as cheese bread and
products requiring improved shelf life.
Visit www.akfponline.com for more
information.
CORBION SETS MORE AGGRESSIVE GOALS TO REDUCE
ITS GHG EMISSIONS VALIDATED BY SBTI BY 2030
Corbion NV, Amsterdam, has updated its
sustainability goals and now is pursuing
more aggressive emission reduction
targets validated by the Science Based
Targets Initiative (SBTi), the global body
enabling businesses to set emissions
reduction targets in line with the latest climate
science. The new goals align with the
Paris Climate Agreement's goal of limiting
the rise of the average global temperature
to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Corbion joined the SBTi in 2017 and
pledged to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
related to energy, key raw materials and
transport by 33% per ton of product by 2030
from a 2016 base year. Corbion has updated
its goals by committing to reduce Scope 1
and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by
38% by 2030 from a 2021 base year and by
reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased
goods and services, upstream transportation
and distribution, waste generated
in operations, and downstream transportation
and distribution by 24% per ton of sold
product by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
For more information, visit corbion.com.
MERIT LAUNCHES ORGANIC PEA PROTEIN INGREDIENT
FOR USE IN BARS, BEVERAGES, DAIRY ALTERNATIVES
Merit Functional Foods, Winnipeg,
Man., has introduced Organic Peazazz C
850, a protein ingredient certified organic
under the US Department of Agriculture's
National Organic Program. Potential
applications include protein bars, readyto-drink
beverages, ready-to-mix protein
powder and dairy alternatives.
The ingredient, which contains a minisodium
level, according to the company.
" Organic protein is undoubtedly more
laborious as it requires stricter growing
processes, stringent regulations and unique
filtration processes to get it right, " said Ryan
mum of 85% protein, provides functional
and nutritional benefits such as solubility,
Bracken, co-chief executive officer of Merit.
" For that reason, certified organic options
are scarce in the market with limited
availability, but because of the consumer
demand for alternative protein sources, we
have put in the work to make organic pea
protein scalable, accessible and the highest
quality to meet this growing market. Our
unique membrane filtration process makes
this premium option possible, meaning that
now, organic protein tastes and functions
better than ever before. "
Visit meritfoods.com for more information.
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