Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 30 2020 | Page 37

This is where the natural raw material wheat offers great potential: using extrusion technology, it is versatile and combines nutritional and technological advantages. Wheat proteins optimise the consistency of products such as meat alternatives, cereals, baked goods and convenience food. They provide high-quality amino acids and help to reduce global meat consumption, contributing to a better ecological balance. Wheat starches improve stability, texture and flavour, while extending shelf life and positively influencing the nutritional profile of food products, for example through sugar reduction. The use of functional blends enables individualised visually and texturally convincing applications that are quick and easy to prepare. This holds true for a virtually unlimited number of solutions, from breadings and vegan meat substitutes to confectionery, snacks and ready meals. Our great asset is the flexibility of wheat combined with the expertise we have acquired over several decades. Loryma is a brand of the Crespel & Deiters Group, which processes 330,000 tonnes of wheat annually, which equates to an area the size of 57,500 football pitches. 100% of the guaranteed GMO-free raw material comes from the EU, 75% of which is harvested and processed in Germany. The regionality of this renewable natural product ensures a reliable supply, short transport routes and low emissions. Thanks to joint production, i.e. the creation of different products from the same raw material, the wheat can be utilised almost entirely with a yield of 99 per cent. This guarantees efficient and resource-friendly handling. Loryma‘s products are crisis-proof and pioneering for use in globally significant markets of the future. This also benefits the manufacturers who work with our ingredients. For further information, please visit: www.loryma.de/en/ FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 37