Ingredients for functional foods and supplements

Prepared Foods, Sept, 2004

Tomato Phytonutrients

LycoRed Natural Products Industries Ltd., manufacturer of LycoMato[R] tomato lycopene complex for dietary supplement applications, is introducing LycoMato Powder, developed especially for fortification of food products. LycoMato Powder can add the health benefits of lycopene to a wide range of food products including baked goods, cereals, processed meats, soy/veggie burgers, sauces and dips, smoothie beverages, dairy products and more. LycoMato Powder provides lycopene and an array of other natural tomato phytonutrients. LycoRed Natural Products Industries Ltd., Dave Thomas, 608-783-0872, davetlycored@charter.net, www.lycored.com

Lactose-free Whey Proteins

The free amino acids in MILEI's Milacteal 80L are ideal for infant food. Milacteal 80L also is useful in applications or recipes for people suffering from lactose intolerance. MILEI is an ISO 9001/14001-approved supplier of various whey and milk protein concentrate products offering the best German technology to the world protein market since the mid-1970s. MILE1 supplies high-quality protein products that offer superior nutritional and functional attributes. The products are highly regulated and controlled, to assure the highest consistency and quality available to the food industry. MILEI GmbH, David H. Brown, 614-855-2331, dsibrown@aol.com

Extracting Taste

PL Thomas & Co. Inc. offers water-soluble and (virtually) tasteless calcium and magnesium lactate gluconates for fortified products where taste or solubility is critical. The company also supplies fruit extracts, like high-ORAC MegaNatural[R] Gold Grape Seed Extract, popular pomegranate fruit extract, and a full line of cranberry products including: NutriCran Bio 100[TM] (100% cranberry), NutriCran AO[TM] (high ORAC) and NutriCran 90[TM]. Many other fruit extracts are available as standard products. PL Thomas & Co. Inc., Paula Nurnberger, 973-984-0900, ext. 214, paulan@plthomas.com, www.plthomas.com

Egg-stensive Applications

Parmalat Canada's Eggstend[R] provides a cost-effective alternative to liquid, frozen or dried whole eggs. Eggstend is an all-dairy egg replacement powder made from whey protein concentrate that provides the functionalities of whole eggs without the handling issues and volatile pricing. Eggstend currently is being used to replace whole eggs in bakery products, fresh pasta, salad dressings and many other products. Parmalat Canada, 877-891-0811, ingredientsinfo@parmalat.ca

Green Tea and Iron

Suntheanine[R] (L-theanine), a unique amino acid found in green tea which promotes relaxation without drowsiness; Sunphenon[R], high-grade green tea catechins; and SunActive[R] Fe are innovative ingredients developed by Taiyo to further develop the body's ability to protect and manage one's health. SunActive[R] Fe is a super-dispersed ferric pyrophosphate that provides a non-irritating iron fortification with superior bioavailability and no precipitation, iron flavor or change in color. Taiyo, Scott Smith, 763-398-3003, scott@taiyoint.com, www.taiyokagaku.com