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Innovations forum on sweetening concepts at drinktec 2009
Tuesday 14. April 2009 - Leading manufacturers present sweeteners and new ideas for using them in beverages
Innovations forum on sweetening concepts at drinktec 2009
onsumers all over the world want their beverages to have aroma and taste, but as few calories as possible. The beverages industry is trying to meet this demand in a variety of ways. drinktec 2009, the World Fair for Beverage and Liquid Food Technology, is now launching its first Innovations Forum on Sweetening concepts, in cooperation with ‘Dr. Harnisch International Publications’ of Nuremberg.
Between 14 and 19 September 2009, leading manufacturers in the industry will be presenting their concepts and beverages at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. The forum will present a complete review of all the available sweetening agents – in particular sugar, sugar substitutes and sweeteners – and their characteristics and applications in beverages. Below are some of the exhibitors taking part in this forum:
BENEO-Palatinit
BENEO-Palatinit will present the low glycemic carbohydrate Palatinose during drinktec 2009s “sweetening concepts” innovations forum.
The disaccharide Palatinose (isomaltulose) breaks the boundaries in terms of sweeteners and functional ingredients. Derived exclusively from pure beet sugar, it is the only known fully digestible but slowly released carbohydrate with a low glycemic effect.
Although it provides the same amount of energy as sucrose, Palatinose is broken down and fully absorbed over a longer period of time. Strong fluctuations in blood glucose levels and a high insulin secretion can thus be avoided. The result: A steady and prolonged energy supply in form of glucose. Moreover, Palatinose promotes fat oxidation.
With a sweetening profile that closely resembles that of sugar and about half of its sweetening power, Palatinose is mainly suitable as functional sweetening component in sports- and wellness beverages. Depending on the product concept, every desired sweetness level can be achieved by combining Palatinose with other sweeteners.
During drinktec 2009, BENEO-Palatinit will explain the nutritional advantages of Palatinose and give an overview of latest scientific studies as well as application possibilities.
www.beneo-palatinit.com
Nutrinova
Sweetener blends with Sunett (Acesulfame K) continue to be the golden standard for sugar reduced sweetness. Nutrinovas Sunett Multi-Sweetener Concept, which offers tailor-made sweetening solutions in combination with various nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners, has continuously been extended with emerging sweeteners over the past years. Due to its unique sweetness profile, the zero-calorie sweetener Sunett is the perfect blending partner for all kinds of beverages. Sugar reduction from 20 percent right up to 100 percent is possible.
Based upon a number of proprietary sensorial studies with Sunett in blends, Nutrinova has developed a comprehensive taste interaction database for several flavours and beverage sub-segments, all of which prove that blends with Sunett give unparalleled taste results.
At this years drinktec, Nutrinova will present several sweetening concepts with different sweetening partners in growing market segments such as ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, energy drinks and flavoured waters. Product concepts which demonstrate these options will be available for sampling at the shows “sweetening concepts” innovation forum.
www.nutrinova.com
TATE & LYLE
TATE & LYLE offers a wide portfolio of sweeteners, from sugar over maize based sweeteners like glucose, fructose, maltodextrins and dextrose, to SPLENDA Sucralose.
The brand-new Health & Wellness Innovation Centre in Lille, France, has a Beverage pilot application area for project work with customers and it is also Tate & Lyles centre of excellence for the development of applications for SPLENDA Sucralose.
At the Innovative Sweetening Concepts event TATE & LYLE will launch a new series of refreshing beverage prototypes from its OPTIMIZE platform, a formulation service that addresses cost pressure on customers recipes with no compromise on taste.
TATE & LYLE will also demonstrate with new ENRICH prototypes how its sweetening solutions can help to improve taste of beverages with enhanced nutritional benefits.
www.tateandlyle.com
Lectures and innovative beverages
The presentations by the exhibitors will be accompanied by a range of company-independent lectures. At the cafeteria in the “plaza” at the heart of the forum, trade visitors will have the chance to taste innovative beverages from all over the world. Prototypes of beverages will be offered for tasting at the exhibitors´ stands. Prof. Dr. Gert-Wolfhard of Rymon Lipinski, an internationally recognised expert in sweetening agents, will be on hand in the plaza area to give independent advice and information to the visitors. Separate guided tours are being organised for the press.