| Ingredient Functionality |
Ingredient and Benefits |
| Acidity
regulators and buffering agents |
| |
ADM Sodium
Citrate is a premium-quality
acidity regulator, commonly used in processed cheese
applications. |
| Acidulants |
| |
Acidulants such as ADM Citric
Acid and ADM Lactic Acid can
be used in cheese applications to enhance pH.
GDL can be used
in slow-release acid situations. GDL can
also reduce the pH without giving an exceptionally
tart acid
note. |
| Bulking
agents |
Bulking agents can be used
where either calorie or cost reduction is required.
When adding ingredients such as bulking agents, the
addition of an extra stabiliser such as carrageenan
may also need to be considered.
 See
our information on bulking
agents |
ADM Maltodextrin can
be added as a nutritive bulking agent, with reduced
sweetness in the final product. We recommend ADM
DE10 Maltodextrin.
CJ Corp Polydextrose is
a bland bulking agent with virtually no sweetness,
and reduced calorific content. |
| Colours |
| While annatto is the main
colourant added to processed cheese applications, other
colourants may also be considered. |
Annatto is
commonly used in processed cheese applications. We
have an extensive
range of annatto-based products for a variety of hues
from light yellow through to orange-red.
These products are available as solutions,
instead of suspensions (the more common form of oil
soluble annatto), and
are backed up by huge colour expertise from our suppliers. |
| Dehydrated
products |
| |
Tro-Kost offers
a range of premium-quality steam-sterilised
herbs with
good colour, flavour and, most importantly, consistently
low microbial levels. |
| Emulsifiers |
| |
ADM lecithin can be used in processed cheese applications and cheese
analogue applications
to emulsify fat, and
as a food-grade, anti-stick processing aid.
Please contact
us for more information on lecithin
blends for your particular application. |
| Flavours |
| |
HWL and Symrise have an
extensive range of flavours including cheese
flavours,
savoury and fruit flavours. |
| Gums
and hydrocolloids |
| |
FMC
BioPolymer has a range
of Gelcarin carrageenan and Protanal
alginate blends
designed specifically for use in processed cheese.
These products allow reduction in dairy solids without
losing texture and structure, increased firmness for
slicing and grating, and control of melting characteristics. |
| Minerals |
Many manufacturers choose
to add additional minerals to flavoured milks. Typically
these include calcium in a number of formats, but other
minerals can also be added.
See
our Minerals
section |
Kirsch
Pharma Calcium Carbonate is a fine
powdered material suitable for inclusion in dairy
systems.
Jost
Chemicals Calcium Citrate is
a fine powdered material, with low levels
of aluminium, suited to specialty mineral
applications. |
| Nutraceuticals |
Processed cheese is a fantastic
medium to deliver nutraceuticals. It’s dairy-health
connotations, along with portion control, make cheese
slices an effective delivery system for specialty ingredients.
ADM
Cardio-Aid plant sterols are one possible example.
Please check local regulations for legislative requirements. |
ADM Cardio-Aid
Plant sterols are based on Soy sterols,
and when absorbed by the body will help block the
amount of cholesterol absorbed, ultimately lowering
the blood cholesterol levels. ADM’s Cardio-Aid product allows technologists to formulate products
without affecting taste or texture, while providing
the necessary health benefits. |
| Preservatives |
| |
With a pH above 5.0, potassium
sorbate or sorbic acid are
usually the preservatives of choice for processed
cheese.
HWL also has access
to nicin for use in specialty applications. |
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