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  • Jan 7, 2025
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Hydrosol has introduced a new stabilising system from its Stabimuls ICR series, designed specifically for the production of mixed fat cream. The system enables manufacturers to effectively combine vegetable and dairy fats, addressing both cost and quality challenges.


As consumer spending habits shift towards budget-conscious choices, manufacturers are increasingly focused on cost-effective solutions that maintain product quality.


The integration of vegetable and dairy fats has historically posed significant challenges for manufacturers. The new system from Hydrosol aims to create a stable mixed fat cream with a fat content of 32%


According to Binia Postel, product manager at Hydrosol, this solution not only offers potential cost savings compared to conventional cream but also provides a flavour and texture profile similar to that of traditional dairy cream.



Manufacturers can customise formulations using various dairy components, such as milk or clarified butter, enabling them to adapt recipes to local ingredient availability.


The production of vegetable fat creams often raises questions for manufacturers due to its complexity. Postel notes that there is a growing demand for technical support as companies seek to navigate these challenges. Hydrosol’s research capabilities may assist manufacturers in overcoming production hurdles.


The new stabilising system also enhances product functionality, allowing producers in regions with limited dairy access to create mixed fat creams that perform comparably to classic whipping cream.


These products offer a lighter mouthfeel and improved foam stability, making them suitable for applications in the foodservice sector, including cakes and desserts.


Hydrosol’s new offering is part of a broader range of stabilising systems aimed at meeting diverse customer requirements, whether for whipping, cooking or dual-use applications.



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Ella’s Kitchen launches new children's snack range

Ella’s Kitchen is expanding beyond the baby food aisle with the launch of Ella’s Kitchen Kids, a new product line aimed at children aged 18 months and older.


The launch marks a significant strategic move for the brand as it looks to extend its presence beyond the weaning category and capture growing demand for healthier snack options for toddlers and young children.


Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative to traditional children’s snacks, the new range combines bold flavours, playful branding and convenient formats with the nutritional standards parents associate with the Ella’s Kitchen brand.


The company said the range was developed in response to changing family eating habits and the lack of minimally processed snack options for older toddlers outside the baby aisle.


Initial products include Ella’s Kitchen Kids Crunchy Stix in Cheese + Onion, Tomato + Basil and Pesto varieties, alongside Ella’s Kitchen Kids Wild Crackers available in Tomato + Oregano, Pea + Basil and Carrot + Rosemary flavours.


Designed for lunchboxes, picnics and snacking occasions, the products are formulated with reduced salt levels and classified as non-HFSS options. According to the company, the Crunchy Stix contain less than 0.04g of salt per pack, while the Crackers contain less than 0.05g per serving.


Emma Wood, Senior Brand Manager at Ella’s Kitchen, said: “Ella’s Kitchen Kids is about recognising that the journey doesn’t stop at baby food. As little ones grow, their tastes, independence and routines all change – but parents still want options they can feel good about.”


The launch also signals Ella’s Kitchen’s wider ambitions within the children’s snacking market, with additional products and categories expected later this year.


Wood added that the company aims to help “raise the standards of the kids’ food category” by balancing taste, convenience and nutrition.

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