Ingredion, a functional food ingredients provider, has introduced NOVATION Indulge 2940, the first functional native corn starch that provides gelling and film-forming properties.
The company claims the product is suitable for dairy and alternative dairy cheese, as well as batters and breadings.
The functional native starch is the latest addition to Ingredion's clean label product range, delivering novel texture and mouthfeel, as well as natural claim perks to food items it's incorporated into.
In the EMEA region, the consumer acceptance of corn starch rose by 20% between 2020 and 2023 — suggesting the ingredient's appeal is broadening.
"To formulate vegan pizza cheese or coated fried products and deliver on a clean label has been a challenge in the past. Not only can we now offer an innovative solution, we can also improve the stretch or crispness during holding time, respectively” said Ingredion's Senior Marketing Manager EMEA, Clean & Simple Ingredients. “With NOVATION® Indulge 2940, we meet growing clean label segments like batters and breadings and finally match the great story of more sustainable eating with a clean label.
Consumer interest in what's in their food has grown rapidly in recent years, with 73% of EMEA consumers requiring products made with only recognisable ingredients, according to ATLAS.
NOVATION Indulge 2940 can support cost stabilisation and improve cost-in-use thanks to the ingredient's reliable supply.