Egg replacement
01 June, 2008
Gum Technology has released a line of hydrocolloid and stabiliser blends that can be used to replace eggs in custards, doughs and baked goods.
Peptides for blood pressure control
01 June, 2008 | DSM Food Specialties
DSM has launched TensGuard — an ingredient developed to target the growing global market for blood pressure management. The product of advanced enzyme technology, DSM’s TensGuard contains dairy peptides, proven to help control blood pressure to maintain a healthy heart.
Confectionary expansion
01 June, 2008
Baker Perkins has introduced a range of processes, equipment and end products, incorporating natural elements such as fruit, which enable confectionary, snack and cereal companies to produce health and indulgence ranges alongside traditional products.
Conveyor components
01 June, 2008 | Smith & Searls
Pobco Plastics, a manufacturer of plastic and wood conveyor components, has launched its brand in Australia following the appointment of Smith & Searls Pty Ltd to represent them in Australia and New Zealand.
Sugar-free confectionery
01 June, 2008
When consumers were asked at the point of sale why they buy sugar-free lollies, health at 77% and taste at 67% were the main reasons by far. This demonstrates that sugar-free confectioneries have a convincing profile in terms of both nutrition and taste and as such offer the opportunity to align indulgence with a health lifestyle.
High acid ambient distribution still drinks
01 June, 2008 | Tetra Pak
A Tetra Top packaging solution for high acid ambient distribution (HAAD) still drinks is now available. Tetra Top for HAAD is a flexible, attractive and cost-effective packaging solution that enables manufacturers to produce, distribute and sell high acid still drinks such as ice tea, fruit drinks and sports drinks without using the chilled chain. The ambient still drinks market stands at 100 million litres and is growing, providing producers with many new growth opportunities.
LR260 radar level transmitter
01 June, 2008 | Siemens Ltd
Sitrans LR260 is the latest 2-wire radar continuous level transmitter from Siemens. It features process intelligence echo processing and 25 GHz pulse technology.
Product feed elevator
01 June, 2008 | ADM Packaging Automation
ADM Packaging’s MCV5 modular incline conveyor can carry raw products to a required height.
Mobile computer
01 June, 2008 | Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
CipherLab has built its latest mobile computers called the 9400 series. These handheld PCs have 520 MHz computer power, 128 MB of SDRAM and many standard features all built within a lightweight compact form that fits easily into a hand.
Sanitary pneumatic conveyor
01 June, 2008 | Reactive Engineering Pty Ltd
The Quadro VAC with computerised controls is a user-friendly, high-end sanitary pneumatic conveyor that is suitable for use in food plants. The simple ‘fill and dump conveyor with filter back-wash and pneumatic controls has an optional computerised user interface control.
Custom nutrient premixes
01 June, 2008 | Fortinet Asia-Pacific
Fortitech has created a number of products to showcase its capabilities in the development of custom nutrient premixes.
Butter replacement for low-fat baking
01 June, 2008
Delyte6 is a tapioca-based ingredient that is claimed to be able to replace butter in cakes, breads and pastries and so cut the fat content of the product by up to 97%.
Continuous melters
01 June, 2008 | PTL
PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.
Cold-water prawn peeling
01 June, 2008 | Focus Fisheries
Laitram Machinery has unveiled an advancement to improve yield and product quality in the cold water prawn peeling line — a rubber peeler roller that provides enhanced friction for improved peeling, yet is less abrasive to the peeled meat.
Multihead combination weighers
01 June, 2008 | Perfect Packaging
Multi-weigh combination weighers are suitable for almost all dry, fresh and deep frozen food products, such as snacks, crisps, confectionary, fresh salad and vegetables, seafood and pet foods.
