PRESS RELEASE
Monheim, December 4, 2007
A farewell to hydrogenated fats: Cognis launches new Lamequick whipping agents
For today's consumers, it's not enough that a cake filling, mousse or other aerated desserts should have a delicious taste, a creamy texture, the right volume and a pleasant feel in the mouth - they also have to be healthy. This is why there is a trend away from hydrogenated fats. The new range of Lamequick® whipping agents based on non-hydrogenated fats allows customers of Cognis Nutrition & Health to compete in this market, due to their excellent performance, ease of use, and labeling benefits that are fast establishing them as the preferred choice of many food manufacturers.
Lamequick whipping agents are supplied as spray-dried powders, based on vegetable fats and also incorporating aerating emulsifiers and milk proteins. They are suitable for cake filling and decorating creams, artisan ice cream, mousses and other desserts. All Lamequick products are already low in trans-fatty acids. The three new products now additionally allow manufacturers to make the consumer-preferred claim that they contain "non-hydrogenated vegetable oil". They are suitable for cold liquids and fine textures. The new Lamequick varieties are as follows:
- Lamequick C 69: with lactic acid ester of mono-diglycerides, used in cold liquids.
- Lamequick CP 643: with propylene glycol mono-stearate, used to achieve fine textures.
- Lamequick AS 352: acid-stable, used in the pH range 3 to 4.5.
Performance and health benefits
With this range expansion the company continues a development it started in 2006 with the launch of Lamequick CE 7203, which contains acetic acid ester of mono-diglycerides. Comments Marion Schlude, Technical Marketing Manager Food Ingredients: "Lamequick CE 7203 is already established as the preferred choice of many food manufacturers. The latest additions further expand the possible applications of our emulsifier range. They are also very much in line with consumer preferences regarding taste and health concerns - manufacturers can now market their products as containing 'non-hydrogenated vegetable oil', which is a claim with significant appeal for today's consumer. Even if no claim is made, the fact that 'vegetable oil' appears in the ingredient declaration will in itself make products containing the new Lamequick types attractive to consumers."
Influence of Lamequick CE 7203, Lamequick C 69 and Lamequick CP 643 dosage on volume and firmness
The three Lamequick types for neutral applications show very high foam volumes and good foam stability even at medium dosage.
Test recipe
Whipped with an electric whisk for three minutes at highest speed
14 - 29g Lamequick
10g sugar
125ml cold milk (8°C)
Lamequick AS 352: Influence of pH value on foam volume
Lamequick AS 352 shows good foam volume and stability at ph values from 4 to 6.
Test recipe
30g Lamequick
10g sugar
0 - 1.8g citric acid
125ml cold milk (8-10°C)
Note
Printable charts available on request.
About Cognis
Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 7,700 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and delivers natural source raw materials and ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles, as well as agriculture and mining. The subsidiary Pulcra Chemicals offers specialized chemical products and process expertise to customers in the fiber, textile, and leather industries. Cognis also holds a 50-percent stake in the joint venture Cognis Oleochemicals, one of the world's leading manufacturers of oleochemicals.
Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital Partners, and SV Life Sciences. In 2006, Cognis recorded sales of 3.37 billion euros and an Adjusted EBITDA (operating result) of 394 million euros.
Contact
Friedrich Kielmeyer, Product Group Manager Food Ingredients
Cognis GmbH
Phone: +49-7303-13391
E-mail: friedrich.kielmeyer@cognis.com
Internet: http://www.cognis.com/
Viola Stahl, Communications Manager
Cognis GmbH
Phone: +49-2173-4995-221
E-mail: viola.stahl@cognis.com
Internet: www.cognis.com