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Creator's Briefs
Calcium for beverages
Tasoma LLC has introduced
Calcium-CPG, a calcium citro-phospho-aminoacetic acid complex that is
formulated to use in aqueous beverages and juices. The ingredient supplies
high concentrations of the essential bone minerals calcium and phosphorus
in a completely dissolved and readily absorbable form. The ingredient can
be used with little or no change to color, taste and other product
characteristics, and also can be added to powdered drink mixes. Calcium CPG
is designed to supply up to 200 mg. of calcium and 140 mg. of phosphorus in
an 8-ounce serving.
— Tasoma LLC, P.O. Box 287, Rocky Hill, N.J. 08553; 609/468-1155.
— Tasoma LLC, P.O. Box 287, Rocky Hill, N.J. 08553; 609/468-1155.
Blackberry, white tea flavors
Robertet Flavors introduced
new blackberry and white tea flavors to its lineup. The Blackberry flavor
is available in four options including regular, Marionberry, Wild, and for
high-impact blackberry flavor, Xtreme Blackberry flavor. Robertet also
released a new white tea flavor with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. The
white tea flavor pairs well with a variety of fruit flavors. Both are ready
for applications in beverages in natural, water-soluble liquid form.
— Robertet Flavors, 10 Colonial Drive, Piscataway, N.J. 08854; 732/981-8300; robertetUSA.com.
— Robertet Flavors, 10 Colonial Drive, Piscataway, N.J. 08854; 732/981-8300; robertetUSA.com.
Enhanced taste experience
Wild Flavors released SavorCrave to enhance taste
experiences. SavorCrave enhances umami, or mouthfeel, in many products
including lower fat, sodium and calorie beverages. Increased umami can lead
to intensified flavor perception, added mouthwatering appeal and improved
consumer acceptance. — Wild Flavors,
1261 Pacific Ave., Erlanger, Ky. 41018; 859/342-3600; wildflavors.com.