National Starch Demonstrates Value of Process-Tolerant Starch in Ranch Dressing

The two cold water swelling (CWS) starches withstand downstream processing – heat, shear and recycling – in a broad range of acidified foods, combining the instant thickening performance of premium modified starches with a simple “corn starch” declaration.

9 Apr 2010 --- National Starch Food Innovation has announced the availability of a new all-natural chipotle ranch salad dressing prototype for the North American Market that showcases the functionally of recently introduced NOVATION 4300 and 5300 functional native food starches. The two cold water swelling (CWS) starches withstand downstream processing – heat, shear and recycling – in a broad range of acidified foods, combining the instant thickening performance of premium modified starches with a simple “corn starch” declaration.
 
These clean-label products are functional native waxy maize starches that disperse readily in cold liquids for faster prep time and produce a smooth, short, high-quality texture in salad dressings, sauces, and gravies, and in fillings for bars, turnovers, or pies. NOVATION 4300 is a finely-powdered version for dry blending, while NOVATION 5300 has a coarser granulation to blend into liquids without lumping.
 
“Consumers are more interested in natural than ever before, so there is definitely a growing demand for natural stabilizers, like our NOVATION products,” says Diana Briceno, marketing manager-wholesome ingredients. “Unlike typical native starches that usually break down immediately causing separation, gelling or a gritty undesirable texture, our latest NOVATION products give them the best of both worlds: a native thickener that appears as corn starch on the ingredient label, and outstanding smoothness in the final product.”
 
At Supply Expo in Anaheim, the company showcased the functional starches in a new Chipotle ranch dressing formulation served over a Southwestern chopped salad. This zesty new formulation was created to help dressing manufacturers tap into growing ethnic food trends.
 
NOVATION 4300 and 5300 starches produce a smooth, heavy-bodied dressing, with a rich, creamy texture and mouthfeel and excellent sheen. Because of their heat tolerance, they also yield superior results in foods intended for microwaving and steam-table use. In addition, they have good clarity, reduced spread in high solids fillings and will not set to a gel when cooled.