Cargill highlights ActiStar™ resistant starch for fiber-enriched bakery products at IFIA Japan
International Food Ingredients and Additives – IFIA
Tokyo, Japan – May 20-22, 2009
MECHELEN, Belgium — 20th May 2009 — The Japanese quest for a healthier lifestyle will be the focus for Cargill at IFIA Japan this year, as it will demonstrate the excellent benefits of its ActiStar™ resistant starch to produce fiber-rich, low-calorie bakery products.
Traditionally, Japanese bakery manufacturers of fiber-rich bakery goods have struggled with off-taste, poor baking ability and a sandy texture, particularly when using high amylose corn-based resistant starch. At IFIA, Cargill will highlight how these problems can be addressed with two ActiStar™ tapioca-based resistant starch products: clean label C*ActiStar™11700 resistant starch, a non-granular retrograded or crystalline starch and ActiStar™RT75330 resistant starch, a modified resistant starch.
High fiber content
ActiStar™RT75330 resistant starch, in particular, has one of the highest total dietary fiber (TDF) levels of any resistant starch - more than 80 percent, therefore contributing substantially to TDF daily targets and opening the door to dietary fiber claims. ActiStar™RT75330 resistant starch is suitable for the formulation of healthy bakery products, not only for its fiber content but also for its caloric value of 1.9 kcal/g, which also makes it suitable for the production of lower calorie foods. On top of this the very fine granulometry, the neutral taste and smooth mouthfeel of Actistar™ tapioca-based starches avoid the unpleasant sandiness often experienced with high amylose corn-based resistant starch. The low water binding capacity and the low viscosity permit high inclusion levels whilst avoiding significant formulation changes.
Actistar™ resistant starches give Japanese manufacturers the opportunity to improve significantly the production of healthier baked foods and meet consumer expectations on enjoyment - as will be proved by the fiber-enriched cookies available to taste on the Cargill stand. ActiStar™ resistant starches have multiple other application areas including instant soups, cereals and noodles.
Sharing knowledge and experience at IFIA
Hiroshi Higashikawa, starches sales manager, Cargill Japan, will share application expertise during a technical conference at the show. He comments: “As the only global supplier of tapioca-based resistant starch Cargill has strong expertise in developing high-fiber bakery and noodles solutions adapted to market trends and changing tastes. By sharing our knowledge, both at the show and via our local sales teams in Japan, we can work in partnership with manufacturers to identify practical solutions to address this trend towards healthier lifestyles.”
Tokyo based team to match local market needs
Cargill’s know-how in developing progressive texturizing solutions is enhanced by technical service experts working in Cargill’s Tokyo laboratories, who tap into the development capabilities of its Beijing (China) regional research and development centre.
By maximising their extensive portfolio of texturizing ingredients, including hydrocolloids (alginates, carrageenans, locust bean and guar gums, pectins, xanthan gum), emulsifiers, lecithins, cultures & enzymes, starches, soy flour and functional systems, coupled with local technical service and application development capabilities in the region, Cargill’s Tokyo-based teams can help Japanese food manufacturers create tastier, more cost effective and healthier consumer products.
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Further commercial information from:
Hiroshi Higashikawa, starch sales manager, Cargill Texturizing Solutions in Japan: Hiroshi_Higashikawa@cargill.com
Press contacts:
Christine Nicolay, Cargill +32 15 401 929, christine_Nicolay@cargill.com
Nikki Barber, Razor PR +44 1869 353804, Nikki.Barber@razor-pr.com
Cargill
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Cargill Texturizing Solutions
Cargill Texturizing Solutions is one of the world's leading suppliers of texturizers and emulsifiers to the global food and beverage industry. From design through development to manufacturing, Cargill Texturizing Solutions is committed to creating with its customers innovative new products for consumers to enjoy. For more information, visit http://www.cargilltexturizing.com.
