Centennial, CO (September 7, 2011) – Penford Food Ingredients, a leader in innovative carbohydrate systems and technologies, is adding to its corn starch portfolio a new line of specialty pregel corn starches made of waxy maize capable of thickening in cold liquids and producing freeze/thaw and retort-stable fillings.
The new series is made up of a native, unmodified waxy corn pregel that can be used in clean label, natural foods. Additionally, there are modified versions that are heat, low pH, and freeze-thaw stable; created to preserve food products during manufacturing, processing, and final distribution.
The new pregel starches have a variety of recommended applications, but work especially well in sauces, gravies, soups, bakery, and dairy products.
Pregel Series Recommended Applications:
- Instant soups
- Instant sauces, gravies, dressings, and condiments (mayonnaise)
- Dairy foods (yogurts, smoothies/shakes, puddings)
- Baked goods (breads, biscuits, waffles, pancakes)
- Bakery fillings (pie, cake fillings)
- Gluten-free foods (breads, cookies, pancakes, waffles, bagels)
Pregel Functional Benefits (varies based on product):
- Cold water viscosity
- Smooth texture
- Acid and heat stable
- Shear and freeze-thaw stable
- Improves texture in baked goods (especially gluten-free)
“Penford Food Ingredients is proud to expand our corn starch portfolio with this new line of pregels including an unmodified version perfect for the natural foods market,” said Penford Food Ingredients President John Randall. “They’re a great addition to our existing lines of modified corn starches – the PenCling 700 Series and the PenBind 1700 Series.”
The PenCling® 700 cook-up series also performs effectively in a wide range of food products including: soups, sauces, gravies, bakery and fruit fillings, meat marinades, dairy foods, and other processed foods due to its low pH and heat stability.
PenCling 700 Series Functional Benefits:
- Heat, shear, and acid stability
- Cold storage and steam table stability
- Consistent viscosity
- Surface glossiness
- Smooth texture
- Full-bodied mouthfeel
The PenBind® 1700 series is also a waxy maize cook-up product line, and perfect for a wide range of refrigerated, frozen, and retorted foods as they “stand up to the test” through food processing, shipping, storage, and distribution. This series is exceptional for sauces and gravies, as well as meat and dairy products.
PenBind 1700 Series Functional Benefits:
- Excellent freeze/thaw stability
- Heat, shear, and acid stability
- Purge contro
- Improved cook yield
- Stable viscosity
- Smooth appearance
- Juiciness
“Our expanded offering of corn starches puts Penford Food Ingredients at the forefront of suppliers,” noted Randall. “We’re committed to responding to consumer and industry needs with market-right products that lead the way in innovation and quality.”