2004 Non-GMO Sourcebook Now Available
The recently published 2004 Non-GMO Sourcebook features more than 425 listings of suppliers of non-GMO and organic products and services, as well as an easy-to-use index by product category. The Non-GMO Sourcebook is the only publication to provide a comprehensive worldwide list of suppliers of non-GMO products, including seed, grains, ingredients, food products and related products and services. Subscribers to The Non-GMO Source newsletter receive The Non-GMO Sourcebook as a free bonus. Individuals can order it for $39.
Writing Solutions, 641.472.1491 • www.non-gmosource.com
Certified Organic Tapioca is a Formulator’s Dream
During the last 10 years, Ciranda, a major importer of organic ingredients, has been expanding the tapioca market by working directly with tapioca farmers to achieve organic certification status for this unique raw material. Now, Ciranda is pleased to offer TapiOK, the first certified organic tapioca starch and full line of organic tapioca derivatives available to organic manufacturers for a variety of food formulations. Beginning in January 2004, these tapioca sweetener products are available in the U.S. in drum and tanker load quantities.
The TapiOK product line includes Organic Tapioca Syrup, a light golden sweetener that is neutral flavored and works great in soy and milk drinks and frozen products, energy bars, salad dressings, bakery, fruit deserts, and breakfast cereals; TapiOK Organic Tapioca Native Starch, a thickener and stabilizer in fruit pies, soups, puddings, breads, sauces, soy and meat products; TapiOK Organic Tapioca Maltodextrins in D.E. 3 and D.E. 10, which can be used as a fat-replacer; and TapiOK Organic Instant Tapioca Granules, which are pre-cooked to speed processing time.
Ciranda, 715.386.1737 • www.ciranda.com
Organic Fresh Freezed-Dried Herbs
Based on numerous studies showing that freeze-drying offers vastly superior preservation of the active constituents found in fresh botanicals, Synergy Production Laboratories has developed its exclusive line of certified organic, kosher and fresh freeze-dried Synergized herbs. SPL produces a variety of certified organic herb powders, including nettle, red clover, ginkgo, dandelion, parsley, yellow dock, skullcap and burdock.
Synergy Production Laboratories, 800.723.0277 • www.synergyproduction.com
Benesoy Enhances Consumer Appeal
Devansoy, a leader in all-natural and organic processing of soy ingredients, launches Benesoy, a line of soy ingredients uniquely processed to deliver the natural benefits found in whole soybeans. Benesoy ingredients are made from identity-preserved and organic soybeans and can be used in a variety of applications without compromising taste and functionality. Benesoy ingredients—all-natural and organic liquid soy proteins, soy protein powders and soy flours—can be used in many applications, including beverages, yogurts, frozen desserts, meat analogs, cereals and more.
Devansoy, 712.792.9665 • www.devansoy.com
The Ears Have It in New Packaging Option
Wild Oats Markets is wild about an exciting new packaging material made from corn that is ideal for organic product applications, which performs equal to or better than traditional packaging made from fossil fuels. NatureWorks PLA, the first renewable resource-based polymer to be used in large-scale commercial packaging applications, is being successfully introduced in Wild Oats Markets locations in Colorado, which plans a national rollout. The 100% corn packaging is replacing traditional plastic containers used to package cold deli items such as fruit, pasta, salads and desserts.
NatureWorks PLA/Cargill Dow LLC, 952.742.0571 • www.natureworkspla.com
