Food stuffs

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In order to best meet consumer expectations for appearance, taste and mouth feel, various additives are used in food products, which are then added to the recipes in minimal amounts. A wide variety of our products can be used here.

Which additive for which purpose?

Plant-based raw materials – Aditives – Specialties

Preservatives
Making food last longer

Antioxidants
Increasing the shelf life of food.

Acidifiers
Increase the acidity in a food product.

Acidity regulators
Control the acidity in a food product.

Release agents
Prevent particles from sticking.

Anti-foaming agents
Prevent foam formation

Fillers
Increase the volume of a food product.

Emulsifiers
Allow a fluids such as water and oil to mix.

Flavor enhancers
Increase the flavor of a food product.

Gelling agents
Stabilizes the food product through gel formation.

Humectants
Prevent food products from drying out.

Modified starch
Allow thickening of soups and sauces.

Raising agents
Increase the volume of dough.

Stabilizers
Prevent separation or settling of materials in food products.

Thickening agents
Increase the viscosity of a food product.

Sweeteners
Make food sweet.

Dyes
Can be used to color food.

Along with additives, numerous plant-based raw materials with properties can be used in food production or as independent products. A few examples include:

• Superfoods
• Oil seeds
• Dried fruits
• Mikro-algae
• Extracts
• Marine raw materials

They are primarily used in the production of

• Food supplements
• Nutraceuticals 
• Breakfast cereals and granola bars
• Diabetic foods
• Athletic foods
• Innovative food products
• Vegan products
• Low-calorie food products

Food additives improve the properties of food products, give them longer shelf life, influence appearance, taste or improve processing. The EU permits approximately 320 additives. as they are not harmful for people and have many positive properties. Additives can be identified by the e-number.

Additives are used in many areas. These include:

Baked goods:

• Bake mixes
• Fillers
• Fine baked goods
• Emulsifiers
• Gluten-free baked goods
• Preservatives
• Raising agents

Meat and sausage products:

• Production of sausage products
• Processing meat
• Injections
• Emulsions
• Preservatives
• Meat substitutes (vegan foods)

Dairy products:

• Puddings
• Desserts
• Cream
• Dairy products
• Lactose free products
• Yogurt
• Junket
• Ice cream
• Cheese specialties
• Butter and margarine

Delicacies:

• Dressings
• Soups
• Sauces
• Convenience food
• Frozen food
• Ready meals
• Mustard and ketchup
• Jellies and jams

Confectioneries:

• Chocolate
• Fillings
• Glazes
• Waffles
• Chocolate candies
• Candies

Beverages:

• Fruit juices
• Isotonic beverages
• Beer
• Soft drinks