FoodEurope Issue 4 2016

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Omya: Calcium boosters for foods and drinks
Omya’s high purity calcium carbonate portfolio is suitable for a wide
variety of functional foods – additional ingredients from its
distribution portfolio enable holistic one-stop solutions
Omya will highlight its calcium fortification agent Omya Calcipur® at
HiE. Thanks to its high elemental calcium content of approximately
40%, it is one of the most concentrated sources of calcium in the
market. That makes it possible to use up to five times less of this
ingredient than other available technical solutions, while achieving the same
calcium dose in a finished foodstuff. Fields of application include baby products, vegan drinks, bakery
produce, snack bars and breakfast cereals. Depending on the dosage used, calcium-related claims can
be made on pack.
One of the main advantages of Omya Calcipur® is the low dosage needed for supplementation, resulting in
reduced costs and less impact on the sensory profile of the final foodstuff. Comprising different grades of
natural calcium carbonates, Omya’s portfolio enables manufacturers to produce the best possible results in
terms of nutrition and taste.
“We see growing demand for calcium in the coming years. Because of demographic changes and ageing
populations, experts predict that the number of people suffering from osteoporosis will increase significantly.
But it’s not just the elderly who can benefit from calcium fortification. An increasing number of consumers are
omitting dairy products from their diet,” says Stefan Lander, Vice President Consumer Goods at Omya.
“Offering functional foods that remove the risk of developing calcium deficiency disorders is, therefore, a
hugely important task for the food industry. At HiE, we’ll demonstrate how proper supplementation and
outstanding taste can be combined.”
Thanks to its role as a global distributor, Omya possesses a comprehensive portfolio of versatile ingredients
and provides a wide range of solutions that can be adjusted to customer requirements. Visitors to the booth
can learn about the wide range of ingredients and the company’s expertise of holistic solutions. At the show,
natural food colours, yeast extracts, stevia, vitamins and other food supplements as well as textured soy
protein components will be showcased. n
www.omya.com
Stand
G54
Stable Micro Systems: The newest addition to its portfolio of
texture analysis instruments
The TA.XTplus100 offers a half micron distance resolution, ideal for testing materials
that require fine distance control such as small granules or tablets/capsules.
With an increased focus on health and wellness, consumers are demanding more
convenient and nutritious food. This has led to an increase in reduced sugar or
reduced salt products, but recipe alterations can present manufacturers with a range
of formulation challenges. Texture analysis can be used in new product development
to provide a clear, objective measurement of the effect of recipe changes to ensure
consumer experience is not negatively affected.
Jo Smewing, applications manager at Stable Micro Systems, stated: “We are
delighted to introduce the TA.XTplus100 to the market at HiE 2016. At Stable Micro
Systems we are dedicated to providing comprehensive texture analysis solutions for our customers. This
science is a vital aspect of both quality control and the development process and, with consumers becoming
more demanding than ever, texture analysis can offer the quality boost needed to gain a competitive edge in the
market.”
In addition to being able to offer an improved distance resolution, particularly beneficial to the nutraceutical and
pharmaceutical industries, the new instrument is also capable of measuring force of up to 100kg, offering an
increased capacity within the same laboratory space. n
Stand
G80
www.stablemicrosystems.com
www.foodmagazine.eu.com issue four | 2016