Milling & Baking News - March 28, 2006 - 30

Ingredient News
Bright red cocoa powder
Proprietary processing methods allow ADM Cocoa to offer a bright red
cocoa powder. The new powder, introduced at FIE 2005 and designated
D-11-ZR, is the first in a new range of
brightly colored cocoa powders under
the De Zaan brand. The bright color
will help manufacturers differentiate
products and deliver uniquely attractive foods. The company claims to have
set new standards in cocoa powder
brightness, lending this cocoa to valueadded products. Phone (800) 558-9958;
Internet admworld.com

Whole grains for bars

sweeetened cranberries but contain no
artificial sweeteners. They also have a
lower glycemic index because some of
the sugar content has been replaced by
fructose. Phone (800) 662-3263; Internet
oceansprayitg.com

Grain blends
Brolite Products offers a number of
healthful grain blends for baking applications. Choose among the company's
many ready-to-go blends, or work
with Brolite to create a custom blend.
Certified organic products are also
available. The company has received
Superior ratings from the American Institute of Baking for the past nine years.
Phone
(888)
276-5483;
Internet
bakewithbrolite.com

Premium baking chocolates

Breakfast, health and energy bars
may be improved with the all-natural, whole-grain ingredients provided
by Briess Malt & Ingredients. The
company's R.&D. department will
help with answers to questions about
how specially processed, whole grain
ingredients benefit not only consumers but also manufacturers in improving taste and texture of bars. Phone
(920) 849-7711; Internet briess.com

Low-sugar, high-fiber cranberry

Ocean Spray Ingredient Technology
Group has launched dried sweetened
cranberries, designed and processed
to be low in sugar and high in fiber.
They contain less than half the sugar of
its original sweetened dried cranberry
product. They have the same processing performance and appearance of the
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Two new products from Peter's Chocolates are created especially for baking
use. Adair Bittersweet Chocolate contains 56% cocoa solids, and Galeton Bittersweet Chocolate contains 64% cocoa
solids. Both are made with chocolate liquor exclusively from West African cocoa beans, known for their distinct cocoa
character and slightly nutty undertones.
The chocolate solids of these products
are highly refined, resulting in a smooth
texture and slow, lingering melt when
eaten. The chocolates are available in
easy-to-handle caps, thus eliminating the need to break up large slabs.
Phone
(800)
368-5594;
Internet
peterschocolate.com

Barley beta-glucan concentrate
Cargill's Barlív barley beta-glucan
concentrate was used in a recent study
to determine the effects of concentrated soluble fiber derived from barley
on cardiovascular disease biomark-

ers. The fiber has figured in several
studies. Clinical data showed cholesterol-lowering properties similar to
oats. Another study suggested additional benefits, including improved
glycemic control, particularly among
individuals with metabolic syndrome. Phone (866) 456-8872; Internet
cargillhft.com

Brown sugar molasses

Added to granulated sugar in the
baker's own plant, brown sugar molasses from International Molasses
Corp. provides the benefits of brown
sugar at reduced ingredient and handling costs. In-plant production helps
eliminate the problem of caking of
brown sugar. The molasses improves
uniformity of brown sugar, increasing the color and flavor range possible
to formulators. Phone (800) 526-0180;
Internet internationalmolasses.com

Cranberry seed oil
Rich
in
omega-3 and
-6 fatty acids,
antioxidants
and
vitamin E, Decas
OmegaCran
cranberry
seed oil available from P.L.
Thomas provides pleasant taste and low saturated fat levels
to functional foods. The source recently
added more capacity for producing
the 100%-natural cranberry seed oil.
The shelf stable, clear golden oil delivers a pleasant butter flavor with a light
fruit overtone. Phone (973) 984-0900;
Internet plthomas.com
bakingbusiness.com / world-grain.com

http://www.oceansprayitg.com http://www.cargillhft.com http://www.admworld.com http://www.bakewithbrolite.com http://www.internationalmolasses.com http://www.briess.com http://www.peterschocolate.com http://www.plthomas.com http://www.bakingbusiness.com http://www.world-grain.com

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