I N G R E D I E N T S DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS A WINNING COMBO Combining dried fruits and nuts in food is an international trend that not all New Zealand food manufacturers have capitalised on. Dried fruits and nuts together add sweetness, texture and taste to a vast array of foods. Dried fruit is more layered and complex than fresh fruit and, combined with nuts, not only adds texture but offers an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals. Nuts and dried fruits belong together. As an example, sweetened dried cranberries bring attractive points of colour, great taste, sweetness and a healthy profile. With the crunch and richness of walnuts, almonds or macadamias, they are an excellent combo for trail mixes, cereals, main meals, baked goods, cookies, desserts and much more. Almonds or almond flour, for instance, Brenntag Food & Beverage New Zealand is an experienced partner throughout the region, offering a reliable supply of high quality food & beverage ingredients from all over the world. Offering the Best Products We are committed to building bridges between food producers and ingredient manufacturers. It is a task that requires extensive industry contacts, shared experience, and the ability to encourage creativity and innovation that enables our partners to make the most out of trends and development. YOUR RIGHT INGREDIENT – TODAY AND TOMORROW Brenntag New Zealand Limited 75 France Street, Eden Terrace Auckland 1010, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 275 0745 info-nz@brenntag-asia.com ■ Bakery & Snacks Brenntag New Zealand Limited 75 France Street, Eden Terrace Auckland 1010, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 275 0745 info-nz@brenntag-asia.com ■ Bakery & Snacks www.brenntag-asia.com 48 MAY 2016 adds a healthy alternative to white flour, is gluten free and creates opportunity to produce a value-added product line. Today, consumers are actively involved in managing their diets, increasingly looking for nutrient-dense foods to help support an overall healthy lifestyle. Almond flour easily transitions from traditional flour in recipes without compromising taste or texture, and offers a smooth mouth-feel and contains all of the health benefits of whole almonds - high in protein, fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats. Food manufacturers can only benefit from the long shelf life and stability of dried fruits and nuts, compared to fresh options. When you consider the origins of dried fruits and nuts, and the fact they come from every continent, you will be adding global flavours, colour and texture to your food. By enriching products with this winning duo, you will create memorable flavours and give New Zealanders the opportunity to travel with their paletes. The variety of dried fruits and nuts available in New Zealand is vast, therefore the opportunity for food manufacturers to create amazing combinations is huge. An excellent example of food combining is what bakers have produced with bread using seeds and grains to balance the flavour. There have already been foods produced using combinations like chocolate, almonds and cranberries that create a unique flavour. Now is the time for New Zealand food manufacturers to let their creative juices flow, using dried fruit and nut combinations that will excite consumer’s taste buds. Richard Hall is director of James Crisp Ltd. Brenntag Food & Beverage New Zealand is an experienced partner throughout the region, offering a reliable supply of high quality food & beverage ingredients from all over the world. We provide technical support, warehousing and logistical solutions, through to marketing and distribution that sharpen your competitive edge. We provide technical support, warehousing and logistical solutions, through to marketing and distribution that sharpen your competitive edge. Our dedicated Food & Beverage teams can be found in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Offering the Best Products We are committed to building bridges between food producers and ingredient manufacturers. It is a task that requires extensive industry contacts, shared experience, and the ability to encourage creativity and innovation that enables our partners to make the most out of trends and development. We serve markets that include, but are not limited to: YOUR RIGHT INGREDIENT – TODAY AND TOMORROW www.brenntag-asia.com We serve markets that include, but are not limited to: ■ Dairy ■ Health & Nutrition ■ Beverage ■ Confectionery ■ Meat Our dedicated Food & Beverage teams can be found in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. ■ Dairy ■ Health & Nutrition ■ Beverage ■ Confectionery ■ Meat FT052 0009-160201_BAP_NZ_Ad_Food_210x140mm_En_StrawberryShake.indd 1 22.03.16 14:33 0009-160201_BAP_NZ_Ad_Food_210x140mm_En_StrawberryShake.indd 1 22.03.16 14:33
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