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Smart Ingredients for the Dairy Industry: Fresh Ideas for New Challenges
15 Oct 2024Soaring cocoa prices are presenting major challenges for producers. In the dairy industry, innovative extruded ingredients offer a smart solution. Erbacher Food Intelligence is an expert in this field, providing custom alternatives to traditional dragees. Not only that, but as a contract manufacturer, the company is also a strong partner for tailor-made extruded ingredients.
The dairy industry is facing significant challenges, especially due to the sharp rise in cocoa prices. The scarcity of cocoa mass and cocoa butter is impacting not only the cost structure of dairy products but also their availability. Manufacturers are now tasked with developing alternative solutions to maintain both the appeal and cost-efficiency of their products.
Coated extrudates present a promising option. They give dairy products a crunchy texture and offer a smart alternative to classic dragees. With coatings based on sugar, fat, or fruit powders, they are an excellent choice during times of cocoa shortages, especially when it comes to crispy components in desserts, yogurts, or ice cream. They are particularly well-suited for top cups or multi-compartment systems. Coated extrudates also have a high “bowl life,” meaning they retain their crunch in liquid environments, and they help reduce costs by lowering the chocolate content.
At Erbacher Food Intelligence, we specialise in custom-coated extrudates as a contract manufacturer. These can be tailored in shape, colour, size, and flavour to meet the exact needs of our clients. With over 30 years of expertise and the use of cutting-edge technology, we are a strong partner for creating bespoke products from concept to completion. Clients can choose from our wide range of raw materials or provide their own.
In addition to ingredients for dairy products, Erbacher Food Intelligence also offers components for snacks, bars, cereals, and meat or fish alternatives, and is also a leading expert in custom-textured vegetable proteins (TVP).
Curious to learn more? Discover in our blog how coated extrudates can add value to your product range.
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