Organic Processing Vo1.5 #5

Colors

Sethness Products Company announced the launch of OC234, the first organic, powdered caramel color manufactured in North America. This dry color can improve the visual appeal of organic baked goods, dry blends, meat rubs and seasonings. In addition, the company has developed OC114, their second organic liquid caramel color which is more than 40 percent stronger than other commercially available organic liquid caramel colors, with the added benefit of being milder in taste than most Class I caramel colors.

Also new this year is Global Organics’ first and only authentic, organic certified, black cocoa powder made in the United States using traditional methods.

It’s a necessary ingredient for manufac-
turers looking to make a traditional
chocolate sandwich cookie, and has not
previously been available as an organic
ingredient. It is also useful in many other
applications where a very dark cocoa Global Organics’ new black
color is desired. cocoa allows you to make or-
Mooreganics also recently added pur- ^{ganic versions of the Oreo and}more.
ple carrot to their list of organic colors
including hibiscus and turmeric. Unlike many other colors on the
market that are oil-soluble, Mooreganics’ water-soluble colors are suit-
able for use in beverages.

International Foodcraft has an increasing base of certified organic colors in their Coloreze line. The company specializes in combining organic powdered colors with organic carriers enabling them to create a wide range of user-friendly liquids, pastes, dispersions and portion-controlled custom colors. Their available organic colors include beet juice powder, caramel, turmeric, berry juice and elderberry concentrate.

In addition, TIC Gums offers several other organic hydrocolloids that have been expanding in applications, such as its TICorganic Gum Arabic Spray Dry, TICorganic Guar Gum and TICorganic Locust Bean Gum. They have also developed specialty gums like TIC Pretested Dairyblend Organic IC for 100 percent organic ice cream.

Preservatives

P.L. Thomas is the exclusive North American distributor for the recently introduced Inolens 4 and Inolens 15 deodorized organic rosemary extracts. These products are powdered for convenience, but liquid versions can be provided. The antioxidant benefits of rosemary may be applied to a broad range of products to extend shelf life in the oil and/or fat portions of formulas. This natural anti-rancidity agent can effectively replace synthetic preservatives such as TBHQ (banned in Europe). The Inolens line allows usage in products with mild flavors that would be impacted by typical rosemary extracts, including mayonnaise, meat marinades, spreads, oils, nuts and bakery products.

Gums

TIC Gums has added Caragum 200 to their TICorganic line of certified organic gums. The 100 percent organic stabilizer provides both hot and cold viscosity and excellent mouthfeel, and is often used to replace starch in finished products like soups, sauces and gravies. TIC Gums’ new organic gum system is also a cost-effective alternative to straight locust bean gum.

Emulsifiers and Lubricants

Diehl Organics has introduced a new line of stable certified organic powdered systems, including Jerzee Organic Creaming Agents and Centennial Organic Powdered Vegetable Shortenings. Jerzee products add creaminess, opacity, body and a milky flavor to a wide variety of food and beverage systems. They can be used in formulating various dry-based organic foods and beverages from coffee creamers, cappuccino and hot chocolate to nutritional drinks, soups and sauces. Centennial Powdered Vegetable Shortenings allow a very high level of fat to be added to dry-based products, thus avoiding having to use liquid or plastic fats and oils. These shortenings can be used to create products like baking mixes (breads, muffins, pizza crusts), dry-based potato items, spice and seasoning blends, soups and sauces.