Fat replacement
Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 38, Issue 5.
Ulrick and Short Ltd, one of the leading developers, suppliers and manufacturers of highly functional clean label ingredients, has helped a family run bakery business enter new markets by reducing the fat content in its products by up to 40 per cent.
Bentleys Snack Cakes Ltd introduced Ulrick and Short's fat replacers Delyte5 and Delyte6 into over 40 different product lines within two weeks of the first order being placed. This rapid introduction was partly instigated as a response to the increasing pressure on food manufacturers to reduce fat and “clean up” product labels and the company's desire to increase market share.
After being given clear guidance from Ulrick and Short, Edwinstowe-based Bentleys found the Delyte products easy to incorporate into existing recipes and the customer has been thoroughly impressed with the tapioca-based fat replacement, which has not compromised on the tastes, quality or textures of its products .Not only can Delyte reduce fat content it also increases process tolerance through increased water binding and improves overall moistness and shelf-life of bakery products, which leads to less waste and an overall reduction in production costs.
Delyte5 and Delyte6, although processed in different ways are declared as the same product offering two distinct textures – one appropriate for using in cakes and the other, which is a finer grain, for products such as butter cream.
One of the most difficult products to reduce fat in is a flapjack due to the binding properties that the fat gives. However, Bentleys has reduced the fat content in its flapjacks by 25 per cent without changing the taste or consistency of the product by using Ulrick and Short's Delyte5.
The Delyte range is able to match the multifunctional characteristics of fat and is the ideal easy to use fat replacement for a wide range of baked goods including cakes, biscuits, muffins, breads and pastries.
Formed in 2000, Ulrick and Short Ltd is a leading developer, designer,manufacturer and supplier of high-quality clean label ingredients, which are predominantly used by the UK food industry. Ingredients developed by Ulrick and Short contain no chemicals or artificial components and are free from genetic modification. The company develops bespoke solutions to suit individual needs across a wide range of foods including processed meats, soups and sauces, baked goods and battered products.
More product details can be found at: www.ulrickandshort.com
