ingredient briefs

SoCrispies from Epi Ingredients is a new ingredient that reinvents the way to consume dairy and—more specifically—dairy proteins. This extremely versatile crispy protein puff was co-developed with a company specialized in the extrusion process and is obtained through a patent-pending technology from 100 percent dairy protein. It is clean-label and, thanks to a neutral flavor, it can be used in a variety of applications packing in both the crunch and the protein content. SoCrispies are similar to Rice Krispies in appearance and texture, but are made of 90 percent dairy protein. They also do not contain added sugar. +33 2 51 14 23 64 epi-ingredients.com

Tropical flavors are a mainstay year-round and particularly popular during the summer. Take a trip to the tropics without a plane ticket or passport. Like a vacation in a bottle, Comax Flavors is excited to release the Greetings from the Tropics Collection in six mouthwatering and juicy flavors: Coconut, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, and Pineapple. These tropical temptations are made to be natural, water-soluble, liquid, non-GMO, and allergen-free. This versatile tropical flavor range can be used in a variety of applications including baked goods and confections, among other products. 800-992-0629 www.comaxflavors.com

For nearly 75 years, Hanan Products Co. has offered innovative whipped dessert toppings, icings, and fillings to bakeries across the U.S. and abroad. Now, the company is offering two new products to meet customer demand incorporating breakthrough, natural ingredients, as well as incredible taste and performance. Tasty Whip PURE and Tasty Whip VEGAN are available in four one-gallon cases. 516-938-1000 hananproducts.com

Kerry is pleased to introduce an advanced citrus extract technology—brand-named New! Citrus Extract—that delivers all of the flavor benefits and impact of traditional natural citrus products but can be labeled “natural extract.” This best-in-class extraction technology can be applied to a variety of citrus fruit, and has many different applications. 608-363-1200 http://kerry.com/

Paradise Fruits By Jahncke has added a variety of new indulgent flavors to its Crunchy range. The range of new indulgent Crunchy flavors, alongside its existing fruit-based range, includes salted caramel, cappuccino, caramel, toffee, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla. Crunchy inclusions, manufactured through a special freeze-drying process, are available in bespoke shapes and can be cut into sizes from 1 mm to 10 mm. The range can be tailored to suit specific customer tastes and requirements, including bespoke flavor combinations, strengths, and 100 percent pure fruit mixes, as well as “out-of-the-box” possibilities, all of which are ideal for use in chocolate, snacks, confectionery, and baked goods, as well as other applications. +49 3901 307 900 www.paradisefruits.co.uk

With consumers clamoring for more plant-based products, the experts at Hormel Ingredient Solutions announced the launch of a new line of plant-based ingredient solutions available to food manufacturers across the country. Powered by pea protein, the new plant-based offerings include fully cooked crumbles and uncooked ground products, with the former available in options including traditional, Italian, breakfast, and Chorizo-style flavors. 507-434-6374 www.plantbasedexcellence.com