| Ingredient Functionality |
Ingredient and Benefits |
| Acidulants |
| Used to lower pH and to balance
the perception of acid and sweetness. |
Lactic
Acid is a natural acidulant that gives a pleasant
acid note, and can be used to reduce the pH of the system
and allow sorbates to have effective preservative action,
without adversely affecting the overall flavour.
 Other
less commonly used acidulants are summarised
in the Acidulants section.
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| Aromatics |
| |
We
have found Maltol to be exceptionally good at rounding
out chocolate flavours and masking some bitterness. Typical
dose rates are as low as 100 ppm. |
| Bulking
agents |
Used where products with reduced
calorific content are required.
Also
check out our information on Bulking
Agents |
Maltodextrin can
be added as a nutritive bulking agent, with reduced sweetness
in the final product.
Polydextrose is a bland bulking agent with
virtually no sweetness, and reduced calorific content. |
| Caramelised
sugars |
| |
FKO caramelised sugars provide
varying degrees of caramel colour and flavour, from mild
caramel, right through to the dark bitter 75/760-02. |
| Colours |
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HWA offers a comprehensive range
of natural and artificial colours for use
in all food and beverage applications. Our suppliers, DD Williamson and Phytone,
cover the colour spectrum. |
| Preservatives |
|
Potassium
sorbate is often used to prevent yeast and mould growth.
Potassium sorbate loses effectiveness if the pH is greater
than 6.5, and has a optimum pH of around 5.5. Please note
that the pH of the system may need to be adjusted to ensure
that the preservative works effectively. |
| Stabilisers
to provide viscosity |
| Often
the richness of a sauce is linked to its viscosity and mouthfeel.
The addition of small amounts of stabilisers can provide
the right mouthfeel, while also enhancing cling and flow.
|
Guar Gum provides high viscosity for low – medium
solids fruit prep's.
Locust Bean Gum provides good viscosity
and appearance in the finished prep'. |
| Sweeteners |
| Provide sweetness and enhance
flavours. |
Daepyung Rebaten (Rebauside A 97%) is
a natural low calorie sweetener extracted from the Stevia
plant, which has just been approved for use by ANZFA. It
is an excellent sweetener for application in low calorie
products. |
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