FOOD WARE
Building on increased consumer interest in plantbased products and plant proteins, Roquette has introduced Nutralys L85M, a new specialty ingredient that expands the company’s existing line of Nutralys pea proteins. Beyond tastes and new textures that allow for delicious culinary experiences, Nutralys L85M enables food developers to create plant-based meats with less salt in order to meet consumers’ demands and expectations when managing their daily sodium intake. roquette.com
Tingley has introduced a new line of knee boots for workers in the food industry. The CSA Green Patch Pulsar Safety Toe PVC boot features a grade-one protective toe cap, a puncture-resistant midsole and is ESR hazard rated, with excellent slip-resistance on both wet-clean and wet-contaminated surfaces. Pulsar boots are 100 percent liquid-proof and provide resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, alkalies, fats and oils. Patent-pending innovations include a calf-relief expansion gusset for more calf comfort than ordinary boots. Tread wear indicators show when half the treads have worn away. A contoured, cushioned insole absorbs shock and enhances comfort. tingleyrubber.ca
GASTROGRAPH AI USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SAVE TIME IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKET RESEARCH Gastrograph AI is the first artificial intelligence platform to understand human sensory perception. It was designed by Analytical Flavor Systems to help food and beverage companies create better, more targeted and healthy offerings for consumers. Now, these companies can quickly make sense of critical aspects of their products to make important decisions in the products’ development. With Gastrograph AI, product developers no longer have to wait days or weeks for consumer panels or market research to complete because the platform quickly predicts which cohorts of consumers will like their product and how it compares to other products on the market. gastrograph.com
INNOVATIVE HAND-WASHING REMINDER AND TIMER Kitchen Brains has introduced the Scrub Buddy timer to support foodservice operators, food processing plants and other businesses that require frequent hand washing. Easy to use, each Scrub Buddy alerts up to eight employees every 30 minutes, or at a preferred interval, to wash their hands. It then times each hand wash for 20 seconds, as recommended by health experts, after which it automatically resets for the next 30-minute reminder. Employees receive both audio and visual alerts displayed on Scrub Buddy’s LCD screen. It’s durable, needs no installation and runs on four AA batteries. Magnetic backing will attach to most metal surfaces or the unit can be affixed permanently with an optional bracket. kitchenbrains.com
C A N A D I A N F O O D B U S I N E S S.C O M
NEW INGREDIENT HELPS MEAT ALTERNATIVES RETAIN TASTE AND TEXTURE, WHILE REDUCING SODIUM
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH NEW SAFETY BOOT
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