Centennial, Colo. – Penford Food Ingredients, a leader in innovative carbohydrate systems and technologies, announced recently the launch of PenNovo® FR at the IFT14 Food Expo in New Orleans. The non-GMO, potato-based starch system can replace up to 50 percent of solid fat in certain applications.
Recommended Applications:
Baked goods
Confectionary bases and fillings
Dairy-based desserts
Frostings
Sauces
Spreads
Functional Benefits:
Non-GMO
Bland taste
Creamy texture
Fat mimetic
Maintains cell structure
Maintains volume
The modified food starch offers a host of health benefits for adults and children. It can be used for caloric and fat reduction, and is cholesterol-free. Beyond health benefits, PenNovo FR caters to consumers with food restrictions, and is gluten-free, non-allergenic, Halal and Kosher.
“PenNovo FR expands Penford Food Ingredients’ robust product portfolio that caters to the demand for non-GMO ingredients that also provide health and nutrition benefits to manufacturers and consumers,” said John Randall, president of Penford Food Ingredients. “We’re excited to debut this technology at IFT14 as it is the premier platform for food science and technology professionals to learn about the latest and greatest ingredient developments.
“Now, more than ever, consumers are focused on weight management and nutrition for their families. They are looking to cut calories and fat wherever they can. Additionally, labels such as gluten-free and non-GMO matter. PenNovo FR is a multifaceted ingredient solution that allows food manufacturers to produce great tasting products while reducing saturated and trans-fats,” concluded Randall.
Other fat replacement technologies from Penford Food Ingredients include PenGel® 8, a non-GMO solid fat replacement, for coarse ground meats and meat analogs. Additionally, PenPure™ 30 and 37 clean label rice starch can be used in dairy-based products such as yogurts and ice cream.
Gum Technology, a business unit of Penford Food Ingredients, offers Coyote Brand® GumPlete™ stabilizing systems and blends for a variety of applications including baked goods, dairy-based products, confectionery, sauces, dressings and spreads.
About Penford Food Ingredients (www.penfordfoods.com):
Penford Food Ingredients is a division of Penford Corporation (NASDAQ:PENX). Penford’s business was founded over 100 years ago and today Penford is a leading global supplier of food and industrial starches and gums. An innovation and service-driven organization, Penford Food Ingredients supplies a broad family of starches based on potato, tapioca, rice and corn, as well as gum and gum blends which include synergistic mixtures of starches and gums. Penford also develops formulations for food coatings, gluten-free products, marinades, cheese products, baked goods, snacks, sauces, confections and starch-based pet treats and toys. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, Penford Food Ingredients has over 100 employees, including top food scientists and chemists and dedicated employees working in manufacturing facilities located in Iowa, Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin, South Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Source: Penford Food Ingredients