TATE & LYLE FOOD SYSTEMS

TATE & LYLE FOOD SYSTEMS

Cost optimization in ice cream with CARCAOTM

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What is CARCAOTM ?
Definition of CARCAOTM CARCAOTM is the brand name of high quality carob powder, which is produced by Tate & Lyle in Noto (Sicily, Italy). CARCAOTM is a fine powder with a naturally sweet taste made from carob tree pods, also known as kibbles. Production of CARCAOTM The carob pods contain sweet pulp and seeds. The seeds are separated from the pulp to make locust bean gum and the pulp is dried, roasted and ground into a powder. Characteristics of CARCAOTM By controlling the temperature and roasting conditions, Tate & Lyle produces carob powder with a range of brown colour tones and different flavour profiles reminiscent of cocoa flavour.

What can CARCAOTM do for you?

Lower cost-in-use Using CARCAOTM carob powder allows reduction of cocoa powder in your chocolate products, resulting in clear cost saving benefits. Tailor-made for you By adjusting parameters during the production of carob powder, we create tailor-made products to achieve your desired colour or flavour of CARCAOTM carob powder. Recipe management Our technologists will work hand in hand with you to develop customised recipes with CARCAOTM carob powder to suit your individual request.

CARCAOTM carob powder is label friendly simple ingredient declaration from non-GM raw material allergen free

Tate & Lyle CARCAOTM products

CARCAOTM Light: light brown and sweet taste CARCAOTM Medium Light: semi brown colour and mild taste CARCAOTM Dark: brown colour and balanced sweet / bitter taste CARCAOTM Extra Dark: dark brown colour and strong bitter taste CARCAOTM Granula: carob powder with coarse structure for special applications

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Case study from our Excellence Centre

lower the recipe cost* for an existing product by using CARCAOTM

Chocolate Ice** Chocolate Ice

standard recipe approx. 11.5% fat 100 110% overrun with 5% cocoa approach partial replacement of cocoa new formulation 4.5% cocoa 0.5% CARCAOTM

Result
Product properties and quality are similar to the reference product through use of high-functionality stabiliser system in combination with CARCAOTM carob powder to reduce the cocoa content. cost reduction* on cocoa

- up to 6.5% possible
Cost reduction* on total recipe up to 2% possible

CARCAOTM - the cocoa replacer

Tate & Lyle Food Systems offers CARCAOTM carob powder, which can replace cocoa powder in your products. All products with a high amount of cocoa are predestinated to re-formulate with CARCAOTM carob powder instead of using cocoa powder. Possible products can be: Chocolate topping for ice cream Chocolate sauce Frozen chocolate mousse

*cost reduction: compared to Tate & Lyle Food Systems reference product - this is a case study based on our reference sample. Variation is possible depending on parameters such as country-specific ingredient availability, ingredient cost, legal or production aspects. Please contact us for a review of the calculation with parameters relevant to your production processes and products.

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FOOD STABILISER SYSTEMS
We produce customised, state-of-the-art stabiliser systems which help our customers bring new and exciting food products to market both swiftly and successfully. Our wide scope of application areas are as many and varied as the food products themselves. Each requires an individual approach and this is just the special care and attention to detail that you will receive if you come to us. Our stabiliser systems are used in: Dairy Products Convenience Foods Soups & Sauces Ice Creams Bakery Products Ready Meals Fruit Preparations Filling Aids Delicatessen Products Meat Products Beverages Snacks ... and many more!

As independent suppliers of food stabiliser systems, we use our knowledge of raw materials and how they interact to identify the best combination for your application. Our eight production sites around the world conform to accepted international standards for product quality and safety and are certified according to these different international standards. We also hold Kosher and Halal certifications. All raw materials and blends are controlled according to the high standards of our QC laboratories.

The information contained in this flyer should not be construed as recommending the use of our product in violation of any patent, or as warranties (expressed or implied) of non infringement or its fitness for any particular purpose. Prospective purchasers are advised to conduct their own tests, studies and regulatory review to determine the fitness of Tate & Lyle products for their particular purposes, product claims or specific applications. Tate & Lyle Food Systems 2011
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