Category: Ingredients

Protein and Flax in nutrition bars

Sometimes I am asked what is the highest protein level nugget we can offer. I am always happy to say it is a 90% soy protein nugget. On the other hand, I am also asked what is the lowest protein level nugget we have, and I am happy to answer it is 30%. We also…
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Authentic Yogurt Powder

Our friends at Grande Custom Ingredients have their own blog now! Check out this post on How To Bring Authentic Yogurt Flavor To Packaged Foods & Beverages

Supro Soy Protein in meat

Supro brand soy proteins have a broad range of functional characteristics for applications in meats – including whole muscle, emulsified, ground, and vegetarian formulas.  Soy protein has the unique property of being very similar to lean meat proteins.  The wide range of available soy protein technology can provide economical and functional benefits for your meat…
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Healthy Grain Ingredients

Insta Grains® ingredients are healthy grain ingredients that have been minimally processed to have a reduced cook time. For food manufacturers, that saves time in the process of soaking or precooking grains for baked good, cracker, snack food, soup mix, dry blend and other healthy food product. Simply incorporate Insta Grains® ingredients into your dough…
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Have you heard the one about the alcoholic baboons who took soy lecithin to prevent cirrhosis of the liver?

This study showed that when taken off the lecithin, there were no protective effects and the baboons developed cirrhosis! The work indicated that lecithin carries fat into the blood and assists in its metabolism, rather than depositing it in liver where it sits. This work was done in the 70’s and 80’s, conducted by the…
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January is Resolution Month

January is resolution month. It’s likely your customers have a resolution to eat healthy, lose weight or feel better. This means our resolution should be for these consumers to be successful. You can do that with wholesome ingredients with clinically proven benefits: Solae soy protein for satiety, J. Rettenmaier fiber for regularity, Omega-3 for cholesterol…
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Reducing Sodium in Bakery Products

Most people don’t realize that bread and rolls are the number 1 source of sodium in the American diet. Accounting for twice as much sodium as snacks like potato chips and pretzels! Of the top 10 sources of sodium, salty snacks actually come in at the bottom of the list. Breads and rolls aren’t any…
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Nothing but the Flax

At the recent Supply Side West show, it seemed like there were omega-3 ingredients on every aisle! Omega-3 oils can be found in different sources, such as fish oil, algal oil, and flax. So many consumers are realizing the health benefits of omega-3, as studies show a diet high in ALA reduces the risk of…
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Reach a new level of taste sensation

Is this what it looks like when SPI Group goes on a camping trip? No! Actually, this is a photo of what we brought to our most recent SPI Group Traveling Road Show, where we showcase ingredients from a variety of suppliers. We show finished products that demonstrate how the ingredients work. One of favorite…
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New Requirements for Whole Grains in Schools: What it means to school food service providers

There have been some questions around what the changes are in School Food Service in regards to whole grain and how we as food manufacturers are supposed to be in compliance. Below are a few highlights and some links courtesy of the Whole Grains Council. Changes to nutrition requirements for school operators: • July 1,…
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