Passionate about fibre

Passionate about fibre

CFF supplies Sanacel dietary fibre concentrates which are natural, multifunctional, healthy fibres for the food industry. These products do not only offer a high nutritional value and health benefits, but they also offer a variety of technical and functional properties.

The Sanacel range includes fibres produced from high quality, natural and biodegradable raw materials which differ by composition and fibre lengths defining their characteristic properties. Sanacel fibres now make it possible to produce allergen-free products without E-numbers which are sustainable, GMO free and vegan. The range comprises of insoluble and soluble/partly soluble fibres or fibre blends.

The insoluble fibre range are made up of odour- and tasteless fibres which are inert to other substances and temperature resistant and hence have the ideal processing conditions.

One of the ranges that forms part of this category is the Sanacel Oat fibre range. It consists of a range of fibre lengths which are derived from oat husk with a neutral taste and light beige colour.

These fibres are known for their nutritional properties including dietary fibre enrichment, calorie reduction and fat reduction. In addition, these fibres help improve shelf life of bakery products by improving texture and freshness.

The oat fibres also assist with moisture control which can improve the crispness of your product. These fibres can even be used as a stabiliser or filler in bakery products. Therefore, it makes them great for pasta products, bread, biscuits, or extruded snacks.

Another range in this category is the Sanacel Wheat range which has similar technical and nutritional properties to the oat range with the only difference being that this range is derived from the fibre rich parts of the wheat plant. Together withit being gluten-free, it provides a great solution for the bakery food industry.

“… the Sanacel Oat fibre range. It consists of a range of fibre lengths which are derived from oat husk with a neutral taste and light beige colour”

Another stunning product is the Sanacel Apple which is a dark, fruity fibre with versatile properties for that ’home-baked flavour’. This fibre is obtained by gentle processing of dried apple pomace where it consists of a blend of soluble and insoluble dietary fibres as well as polyphenols and pectin. The soluble fibres work as a prebiotic and the insoluble fibres help improve digestion. The polyphenols also provide a good antioxidant potential. In addition to its health benefits, this fibre is technologically favourable due to its high water binding capacity allowing for viscosity enhancement. The apple fibre can be used to round off flavour or can be used for its characteristic fruity flavour and dark colour for products such as bars, biscuits or even rye bread.

Other insoluble fibres include:

• Sanacel Bamboo (Bamboo fibre)

• Sanacel (Powdered cellulose)

• Sanacel Sugarcane

Other Soluble/ partly soluble fibres include:

• Sanacel Potato (Potato fibre)

• Sanacel ADD (Psyllium fibre blends)

• Sanacel Pea

The technological benefits of using these ingredients in baked goods and pastries includes keeping products fresher for longer, and improved dough handling – with less stickiness.

It offers the ability to improve the quality of your products with increased dietary fibre enrichment. In bakery products it offers higher dough yields, better dough workability and improved freeze and thaw stability. When the fermentation process is interrupted, it stabilises the product and is a quality replacement of expensive oils, fat and food additives.

Dosage

High in Dietary Fibre claims can be made with the Sanacel Insoluble fibre range. By using fibres for health benefits, the dosage depends on the requirements for nutritional values. The dosage of the dietary fibre will determine whether you can claim “source of” or “high” in dietary fibre. The dosage of fibres must be calculated, and the additional water must be adjusted. By using fibres for technological benefits, the dosage depends on the recipe, fibre type and purpose, additional water must be added which depends on the fibre type and on the production technology.

If you are interested in knowing more, all CFF products are supplied locally through Savannah Fine Chemicals. Contact them for the appropriate recommendation for each specific application. BR

DID YOU KNOW?

Sanacel Insoluble Fibres are odour- and tasteless and inert to other substances. It is temperature resistant and offers high water and oil binding capacity.

Savannah Fine Chemicals – www.savannah.com