Kröner-Stärke has developed a wide range of versatile spelt products at its all-natural processing facility, providing the food sector with spelt gluten, starches, flours and pre-gelatinized spelt starches, answering market demand. As the consumer trend for healthy clean-label alternatives gathers pace, the demand for traditional ‘ancient grains’ continues to rise. Spelt in particular is making a comeback, and is highly favored due to its excellent nutritional profile, taste and wholesomeness.
With a higher vitamin content than traditional wheat, spelt makes an excellent choice for health-conscious consumers. Kröner-Stärke’s spelt ingredients are used for the production of premium products such as breads, pastries and baking mixes. Its Vital Spelt Gluten in particular has excellent visco-elastic properties, allowing for an increased volume and improved stabilization of the dough.
Kröner-Stärke’s pre-gelatinized spelt starch increases dough hydration, extending the shelf life of baked goods while avoiding the use of E-numbers and other additives. As an important producer of organic starch products in Europe, Kröner-Stärke’s entire spelt range can also be produced in an organic format.
With Europe experiencing an upwards trend in consumers opting to follow plant-based or flexitarian diets, spelt makes an ideal basis for meat replacement applications, as its fibrous, meat-like consistency gives good texture control and ‘bite’ as well as being an excellent source of protein. It can be used effectively as a meat substitute in products such as burgers, sausages and nuggets.
Commercial Manager Henrik de Vries commented: “We have been carefully developing our spelt range for some time now and are excited about the perfect solution it is presenting for food processors wishing to exploit the fantastic functionality and nutritional benefits of ancient grains across the bakery sector and plant-based market. The versatility of the products in our spelt range allows firms to diversify their ranges to meet current consumer demands.”