Kalsec launches range of beer flavors for food applications

26 Oct 2017 --- Kalsec has introduced a line of beer type flavors for food applications in response to the rapid expansion of craft beers and the desire of consumers to try new flavors in food and beverages. The company has combined the product development knowledge of its hop extracts and oils’ product lines with culinary and flavor expertise to create this new line of beer flavor profiles. 

Speaking to FoodIngredientsFirst, Gary Augustine, Executive Director of Market Development at Kalsec says: “These beer type flavors are heat stable which provides more potential applications including batters (chicken, fish, fries, onion rings) cheeses, meat (including snacks or sticks), poultry, sauces and soups (like cheese).” 

“Kalsec beer type flavors have been developed based on the interest in the craft brewing industry where consumers are desiring new and specialized flavor experiences in their beer.”

“This consumer mindset translates into the desire for 'craft' specialty foods which include new and specialized flavors. This creates new exciting product development opportunities to combine the consumer’s familiarity with craft beer type flavors in many popular foods,” explains Augustine. 

“These flavors were developed based on our knowledge of beer sensory attributes to create authentic beer flavors for a variety of food applications and processes,” says Dr. John Weaver, Kalsec executive director, spice and herb flavor extracts. The beer type flavors are non-GMO, contain no alcohol and are heat and retort stable. Featured flavors include IPA, lemon shandy, porter, pumpkin and wheat.