Cargill Responds to Consumer Tastes with Sensory Starch Solution
16 Jul 2015 --- Convenience food manufacturers can now achieve optimal functionality, whilst offering authentic sensorial profiles to meet consumers’ preference.
“As our lifestyles become increasingly fast-paced, more often consumers tend to choose ready-made foods from the refrigerated section. That does not mean, though, that they are willing to compromise on taste,” explains Judd Hoffman, starch business manager for Cargill Texturizing Solutions. “Here in Europe, we are also experiencing a return to more traditional taste profiles, enjoying those pulpy textures we associate with home cooked meals. This is why it is important for food manufacturers to differentiate by relying on ingredients that enhance products’ texture, enabling innovation and texture exploration.”
The uniqueness of C*PulpTex 12931 modified starch lies in the fact that it is an instant starch solution that can withstand even harsh processing conditions and extended cooking processes. It is a versatile ingredient that helps manufacturers create a wide range of textures, with a good acid, heat and freeze-thaw stability.
“Easy to formulate, it does not require additional hardware investments. Even in demanding processing conditions, whether hot or cold, it delivers and maintains pulpiness and viscosity, whereas other starch solutions commonly found on the market cannot guarantee the same stability and unique texture,” explains Laura Goodbrand, food starch product manager at Cargill Texturizing Solutions. “Whilst it has been developed to enhance the texture of tomato-based convenience foods, it can also be applied in bakery fillings, jams, and beverages to achieve optimal body and texture.”
C*PulpTex 12931 modified starch is a texturizing starch. Texturizing starches are part of Cargill Texturizing Solutions’ unique portfolio of texturizers and emulsifiers, which includes a vast range of lecithins, pectins, carrageenans, alginates, biopolymers, locust bean gums and functional systems. This large portfolio, coupled with global R&D and supply chain capabilities, allows Cargill to help customers manage both the product development and supply chain challenges associated with formulating or reformulating products.
