IFT Annual Meeting

Booth #S3561
 
Bartek Ingredients, a supplier specializing in malic and fumaric acid, is excited to highlight its full portfolio of specialty ingredients and custom solutions at the IFT FIRST annual event and expo (IFT) July 11-13 in Chicago, Illinois.
 
IFT provides an opportunity for food and beverage brands to connect with Bartek to discuss its decades of experience producing malic and fumaric acid, as well as to share new specialty ingredient solutions including EasyAcid Malic Solution, Pecmate Pectin Enhancer, and Uphold Clean Natural Mold Inhibitor (NMI) Booster.
 
“We couldn’t be more excited to return to Chicago to reconnect with customers in person at the IFT,” said Jeff Billig, Bartek’s chief growth officer. “This year, we look forward to showcasing our new and innovative specialty products and niche ingredient solutions designed from over a half century of extensive product expertise and deep application knowledge.”
 
At the show, Bartek will feature three of its newest product lines.
 
EasyAcid Malic Solution is malic acid in liquid form produced to customized solid levels and designed for ease-of-use in formulation and production.
 
“We are very excited about this launch,” Billig said. “It addresses two major needs in the market: an immediate increase in malic acid availability that remains in high demand and ease-of-use due to its liquid state.”
 
In addition to being readily available to purchase, EasyAcid also simplifies the production process by eliminating the need to dissolve the acid, removing dust in the operation, and greatly reducing the possibility of a blending error. These benefits make EasyAcid the ideal option to address both operation and supply chain challenges in today’s complex market.
 
Pecmate Pectin enhancer is Bartek’s first new product launch into the specialty functional salt market and is designed to work in conjunction with pectin to increase throughput in production, reduce scrap rates, and speed the product development timeline for gummy delivery systems in the nutritional and confectionery markets. Pecmate accomplishes this by preventing pH creep caused by complex ingredients like nutritional actives, various vitamins, and natural colors common to gummy delivery systems. Pecmate prevents pre-gelling during production and holds pH in the proper range, allowing candy to stay fluid for as long as needed and set up properly when desired.
 
Uphold Clean NMI Booster is Bartek’s answer to the explosive growth in clean label baked goods. Uphold Clean, a proprietary acidulant-based ingredient system, boosts the performance of NMIs, extends mold-free shelf life, and lowers ingredient cost-in-use, all while avoiding the negative sensory attributes often associated with NMIs