Global Organics Introduces Fair Trade Sugar and Cocoa Powder
Global Organics is proud to be partnering with The Green Cane Project in Brazil—the world’s largest producer of organic cane sugar—to offer fair trade-certified sugar. Since 1986, The Green Cane Project has been creating an integrated, self-sustainable agriculture operation balancing quality, environmental and social commitments. Global Organics is also offering fair trade-certified organic cocoa powder. Produced in Italy, this cocoa is from the finest cocoa beans. Available in natural and Dutch.
Global Organics, 781.648.8844 • www.global-organics.com
SAFC Introduces Certified Organics to Flavors & Fragrances Product Line
SAFC Supply Solutions has recently added 50 new certified organic oils to its extensive flavors and fragrances product line. This includes oils used in fragrances such as ylang-ylang, citronella, litsea cubeba, petigrain, juniper berry, lavender, cedarwood and eucalyptus radiata, as well as a wide range of oils used in flavors such as lemongrass, lime, green mandarin, pumpkin seed, sage, basil, thyme and cinnamon. In addition, SAFC is in the process of bringing unique organic products to the market, such as cinnamaldehye and organic linalyl acetate, which are used in flavors. Details of the new products are available in the new Flavors and Fragrances supplemental catalog or online.
SAFC Supply Solutions, 800.227.4563 • www.safcsupplysolutions.com
New Mushroom Powders
Synergy Production Labora-tories’ (SPL) organic Synergized Mushroom Powders include only the mycelium portion of the mushroom organism, where valuable polysaccharide compounds, such as beta glucans, are highly concentrated. Varieties include those that have demonstrated the greatest health benefits: Cordyceps sinensis, Agaricus blazei, reishi, shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane, and turkey tails. These fungi contain an abundance of immune-strengthening compounds and are high in enzymes, which aid in the digestion of beneficial constituents. These mushrooms are grown on a certified organic brown rice, millet, or buckwheat substrate to avoid the allergens present in commonly used substrates such as soy, and to ensure that these mushrooms do not absorb pesticide residues.
SPL, 435.259.4787 • www.synergyproduction.com
New Omega-3 SoyButter Replacement for Peanut Butter
Hilton Soy Foods recently developed a “same taste” one-to-one substitute to replace both peanuts and peanut butter in virtually any kind of product. It not only tastes like peanut butter, but smells like it too—plus it is high in omega-3s, an essential fatty acid. This offers a solution for manufacturers who want to help keep kids and schools free of peanut allergens. Hilton SoyButter has no fillers of any kind, is non-GMO and kosher, and is made with gently roasted Canadian soybeans.
Hilton Soy Foods, 734.973.0778 • www.soybutter.com
Navitas Naturals Introduces First Organic Chia Seeds
Chia seed is an ancient, nutrient-dense superfood that is one of the hottest natural products in the marketplace today—and now it’s available in organic. Chia seed (salvia hispanica) has much in common with flaxseed, but it’s easier to digest and boasts higher levels of natural antioxidants that provide a nutritional boost and help it maintain freshness and shelf life. Chia also has an ideal ratio (3:2) of essential fatty acids (omegas) and is a good source of protein (more than 20 percent, containing all of the essential amino acids). Lastly, chia seed possesses more than 5 percent soluble fiber and absorbs as much as 12 times its weight in water. When introduced to fluids, the seeds form a gel which creates a barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that would break them down. This causes the carbs to be converted to glucose at a slow rate, thus preventing insulin spikes. The water retention from the chia seed gel also helps the body maintain proper hydration. Because of the gelling attribute, chia can work as a thickening agent in recipes for soups, smoothies, sauces and puddings. It can be added to breads, bars and cereals as well.
Navitas Naturals USA, 888.645.4282 • www.navitasnaturals.com
New Food Gripper from Techno-Sommer Automatic
The new GGL3060 Food Gripper is sealed according to IP69K standards, allowing it to withstand both high-pressure and high-temperature washdown cleanings. It has a corrosion-resistant, stainless steel design and meets guidelines for hygienic food production machinery, making it food-safe. The gripper’s jaws swing open 180º, so that it can easily clear material below it. The angular design provides up to 33Nm (24lb/ft) of gripping torque and the unit includes sensors that sense jaw position.
Techno-Sommer Automatic, 800.819.3366 • www.techno-sommer.com
