New Range of Calcium Fortification Agents for Bakery Products

At FiE 2017, Omya introduces a wide range of specialty ingredients, calcium fortification agents as well as enhancements for processing, bulking and coating.
These can be used as fortification agents, white pigments, bulk providers, extrusion aids and anti-caking agents. Additional ingredients from the company’s huge distribution portfolio enable holistic one-stop solutions for industries like pet foods, savory products and nutraceuticals.
The Calcipur range has a very high elemental calcium content — approximately 40% — making them among the most concentrated sources of calcium on the market. As such, they are efficient fortification agents that can be used to enrich infant products, vegan drinks, bakery produce, snack bars and breakfast cereals.
When it comes to icings, this allows manufacturers to reduce the icing’s sugar content and calorie count of their brands. In the production of extruded snacks, Calcipur® facilitates the formation and homogenous distribution of fine gas bubbles, influencing the extrudate’s expansion and texture.Plus, thanks to its refractive index, the ingredient can improve overall opacity and contribute to an appealing appearance in products.