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Meet the innovative ingredients showcased at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

The Food Ingredients category at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone featured 19 distinct and innovative products. From fermented delights to sustainable proteins, these ingredients are ready to make their mark in the market.

Over the years, the New Product Zone at Fi Europe, powered by Innova Market Insights, has solidified its reputation as a trendsetting hub within the food and beverage industry. Featuring 19 Food Ingredients, this curated selection echoes the industry's response to global culinary trends. A top trend for 2024 'Local goes global,' as revealed by Innova, guides these products from Korean-inspired pastes to eco-friendly proteins, with each ingredient signifying a step toward a more interconnected and diverse food landscape.

Umami-packed fermented chili paste

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Gochujang Paste by Heuschen & Schrouff Oriental Food is a versatile fermented red chili delight. Influenced by the trendy K-pop and "Squidgame" culture, Korean food has been rising in popularity. This paste with its dark red colour and deep spiciness adds an umami-rich experience to traditional and contemporary dishes.

Nature’s sweet substitute: Organic cane sugar fibre sweetener

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Zukán presents FOSVITAE BIO, a 100% natural product crafted from organic cane sugar's soluble fibre. Ideal as a sugar, polyols, and fats substitute, it enhances products with high fibre content, aiding intestinal transit. As a low-calorie, texturally similar fat alternative, it promotes clean labelling and healthier choices in diverse applications.

Enhancing fermented drinks with hydrolysed whey protein

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Arla Foods Ingredients introduces 100% whey-based hydrolysed protein, perfect for crafting refreshing and fermented protein drinks. Boasting improved clarity, no sedimentation, and easy digestibility, it caters to consumers seeking a refreshing, nutritious option. Additionally, it supports beneficial bacteria strains, aligning with evolving health-conscious preferences.

Fenuflakes: Fenugreek seeds in flake form

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Indus Biotech Limited brings you Fenuflakes, a nutritional powerhouse in flake form derived from fenugreek seeds. With a profile rich in protein, fibre, and low fat – ultra-low-carb, Fenuflakes elevate the nutritional value of various foods. Neutral in taste, they seamlessly integrate into diverse culinary creations.

Galacto-oligosaccharide for enhanced digestive wellness

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Saputo Dairy UK presents Ultra High Polymer Galacto-Oligosaccharide, known as SDUK UHP GOS, a 90% galacto-oligosaccharide product with less than 5% lactose. This product's increased purity achieves similar effects as traditional GOS products with less syrup or powder. Versatile in application, SDUK UHP GOS addresses the dynamic needs of the food industry.

Whitening without titanium dioxide

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Dr. Paul Lohmann^® introduces LomaWhite Titanium Dioxide Replacement, a mineral-based portfolio of bright whitening and opacity agents. Tailored for (re-)formulating products like confectionery, meat analogues, baked goods, or tablet coatings, LomaWhite titanium dioxide replacement sets a new standard in the world of food and nutritional supplements, creating visually appealing and high-quality products.

Potato-based protein concentrate for health-conscious creations

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KMC's Protafy 130, a non-functional, high-quality protein concentrate extracted from non-GMO Danish potatoes, stands out with a light brown colour, mild taste, and high protein percentage. Ideal for protein-fortified bakery, pasta, and snacks, it provides a delicious and nutritious boost to your favourite foods.

Dried potato grits for functionality, flavour, and health

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ECO-CORN SP. Z O.O. introduces Dried Potato Grits, a dynamic thickener with diverse applications. Perfect for ready meals, spice blends, and bakery items, these grits impart the natural flavour and aroma of potatoes while serving as a source of essential vitamins.

Elevating meat products with microbial protease

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NAGASE (Europa) GmbH's DENAZYM NNC offers pure microbial protease for enhancing tenderness and functional properties in meats. Derived from submerged Streptomyces spp. fermentation, DENAZYME NNC meets rigorous standards, making it indispensable for achieving the desired qualities in meat products.

Magnesium chloride for salt reduction

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Pure Health & Earth’s Magnesium Chloride Food Grade provides a 99% pure magnesium chloride hexahydrate, a natural alternative to traditional table salt (sodium chloride). With excellent possibilities for lowering sodium content without compromising taste and functionalities, this product opens up new avenues for health-conscious and flavour-conscious food applications.

Super crispy breadcrumbs for burgers, bites, and more

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Driessen Food Extrusion introduces a super-crispy breadcrumb coating, specially designed for high-speed ovens. Transforming from frozen to warm, juicy, and crispy in just 60 seconds, this extruded breadcrumb coating guarantees unparalleled crispiness on any substrate, delivering a deep-fry-like quality.

Safeguarding meat quality and freshness with buffered vinegar

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IsoAge® DV303 by Kerry is a unique, dry, potassium-based, and EU-compliant buffered vinegar tailored for meat preservation. This free-flowing powder boasts zero sodium contribution, delivering a clean taste with proven food safety. Meeting recent amendments that authorise the use of buffered vinegar as a preservative or acidity regulator in various foods, DV303 offers a versatile solution for preserving meat products while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Natural texturizer for clean and organic applications

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Nexira introduces naltive, a new line of natural texturizing solutions crafted in Switzerland for food and beverage applications. Textures play a crucial role in meeting consumers' expectations for clean-label, organic plant-based foods, and beverages. Naltive caters to these needs, offering high-quality natural texturizers for your culinary creations.

Organic lactoferrin for health-conscious infant nutrition

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Armor Protéines unveils Vitalarmor Lactoferrin Organic, the world's first organic lactoferrin. Certified by European and Chinese authorities, this bioactive protein is renowned for its properties, including iron binding, immunity support, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial effects. Highly purified with "dry-mix" quality, Armor Protéines' organic lactoferrin is approved for the infant milk industry, providing a premium and health-conscious choice for infant nutrition.

Oil-free, high-protein bites for smart snacking

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Salnova Nutritec presents ProtiCrunch for versatile snacking. Oil-free, high in protein and crafted using extrusion technology to preserve nutrients, these bites come in various flavours and shapes, offering a healthy and satisfying snack option.

Taste meets sustainability with textured insect protein

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Divaks UAB's Textured Insect Protein combines functionality, nutrition, taste, and sustainability. Developed by combining insect and pea proteins, this hybrid protein ingredient offers essential amino acids, great water-binding capacity, and wide applicability. Cater to the growing demand for sustainable protein options with this novel ingredient.

Demineralised whey with a green footprint

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EUROSERUM introduces SICALAC 90 EC, demineralised whey with a lowered carbon footprint. Efficient sourcing starting with a unique farming model supports infant milk producers' strategy on environmental, farmer-friendly, and animal welfare dimensions. SICALAC 90 EC stands as an environmentally conscious choice for your food formulations.

Elevating dairy delights with savoury goodness

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The Garum Project's Milk Garum, a 100% natural flavour enhancer crafted from whey, features a two-year shelf life. Delivering a creamy, honey-like consistency and an authentic umami akin to aged Parmigiano cheese, this flavour enhancer transforms dairy, cheese, and butter or reduces their usage in products.

Protein-packed crunch for balanced snacking

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Glanbia Nutritionals' Crunchie Milk Protein Bites, containing 74% high-quality milk protein, deliver a satisfying crunch. A new addition to Glanbia's range of semi-finished extruded pieces, these bites are perfect for a variety of better-for-you snacking and cereal applications, especially those with a coating or flavouring.