CSM Ingredients has developed several solutions for reducing fats and additives in laminated bakery and pastry products without compromising performance and taste.
“Fats are a segment of great interest for the evolution of the entire food industry. At CSM Ingredients, we have an entire innovation centre in Delmenhorst, Germany, dedicated precisely to the research and development of increasingly innovative and sustainable oils, fats and emulsifiers to meet the needs of our customers and enable consumers to find nutritionally balanced products that can also satisfy their taste buds,” said Christian Sobolta, CSM Group Managing Director.
“SlimBAKE and our E-free margarine represent the results of these efforts and demonstrate that it is possible to reconcile the pleasure of food with a wellness-conscious approach.”
SlimBAKE is an emulsion that enables up to a 30 percent reduction in the fat content of finished bakery products, made possible thanks to an innovative combination of functional ingredients and advanced production technologies.
The use of SlimBAKE has a twofold benefit. It allows industrial users to keep the original recipe and the production processes unchanged while adding the claim of ‘reduced fat content’ on the pack per EU regulations. It also allows end consumers to combine taste and lightness without compromising the joy and sensory experience of croissants, Danish pastries, and puff pastries.
The new emulsion, perfect for ambient-packed products and frozen baked goods, is available in two versatile variants: butter-based and vegetable-based. This variety meets the diverse demands of today's consumers, including those who follow a vegan diet, making them feel catered to and valued.
In addition to SlimBAKE, CSM Ingredients launched an “E-free margarine” created by combining natural functional ingredients with advanced production technologies. This additive-free margarine meets the desires of modern consumers, who are increasingly looking for “clean labels,” and is ideal for major lamination applications.
CSM Ingredients has also developed a second variant of the E-free margarine ideal for incorporation applications, which will soon be available on the market.
