In the weight management section (entered by three companies: Bio Serae and Clarinol CLA, and Pure Circle with Stevia), all three were rejected on the grounds that they didn’t meet the criteria, which left many with a huge sense of disappointment and some ruffled feathers. It’s interesting that all three were mentioned in the latest issue of Beverage Innovation magazine with its focus on weight management.
The rest of the presentation passed without any problems. Chr Hansen was pleased to win in the ‘sports performance’ category for L Fermentation PCC, while ‘best overall concept’ was won by DSM for FruitFlow. The team left in high spirits to celebrate.
For me, the most interesting two launches on display at the show were Ingredia’s Refuel and Repair in mango and almond flavour, which, though it contains 12% protein, isn’t too thick and viscous. DSM launched Omega 3 Fizz, containing essential fatty acids in a high 350mg dose and with a very pleasant taste that may appeal to adults and children.
My first meeting of the day with Beneo Palatinit highlights the increasing use of rice in drinks and wheat (grown particularly for bio-ethanol), as well as use of new wheat protein fractions for adjusting protein content and enabling bread production at higher speeds but with good texture.
Claire Phoenix is managing editor of Beverage Innovation magazine. Subscribe here.
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