New hydrocolloid for mash

30/03/05 To guarantee smooth mashed potatoes with the right texture, appearance and flavor, hydrocolloid supplier, TIC Gums has introduced TIC Pretested. Ticaloid. MP.
Ticaloid MP Powder is designed to control water at any temperature during the processing of mashed potatoes. "This system contains both a cold water thickener and a hot water thickener, so this blend is the perfect balance for mashed potatoes," explains business manager Greg Andon, adding that the product was developed based on feedback from and interaction with manufacturers looking for solutions to water-binding issues.

In addition to allowing for creamier, tastier spuds, TIC Gum's exclusive Ticaloid MP Powder can be used for other formulations, according to Andon. "It was originally developed for mashed potatoes, but we are finding that you can use it in any application in which you want thickness and water binding at various temperatures," he notes.