Omya introduces calcium ingredients at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016

OMYA International AG joins Gulfood Manufacturing to showcase its portfolio of calcium carbonates suitable for use as a fortification agent, white pigment, bulk provider, extrusion aid, anticaking agent and carrier. These are naturally derived and processed using the latest technology.

Fortify cereal and othe breakfast foods with Calcipur® (Photo: Shutterstock, courtesy of Omya)

Calcipur®: from food fortification to extrusion aid

Omya’s products, bundled together under the Calcipur® brand, have a very high elemental calcium content – about 40 percent – making it one of the most concentrated sources of calcium in the market. As such, they are an efficient fortification agent and can be used to enrich baby products, vegan drinks, bakery produce, snack bars and breakfast cereals. Depending on the dosage used, calcium-related claims can be made on pack. Furthermore, Calcipur® can act as a white pigment and replace titanium dioxide in chewing gum coatings, for example. Chewing gum masses and icings for cakes and cookies benefit from its bulking property. When it comes to icings, manufacturers are able to reduce the icing sugar and hence the calorie content. In the production of extruded snacks, Calcipur® facilitates the formation and homogenous distribution of fine gas bubbles, influencing the extrudate’s expansion and texture.

Health drinks can be fortified with calcium carbonate (Photo: Fotolia, courtesy of Omya)

Omyafood®: anticaking agent and carrier

Omyafood® comprises calcium carbonates with multifunctional properties. With specific particle structure and surface morphology, the ingredient is an ideal anticaking agent and keeps powders flowing freely, making processing and precise dosing much easier. Adding Omyafood® to powders also prevents lumping during processing, transportation and storage. It helps to keep machines cleaner, increases operating efficiencies and reduces downtimes as well. Another advantage is that it produces much less dust than other commercially available powder processing solutions.

Benefiting from both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, Omya’s calcium carbonate works as carrier for substances, such as vitamins and other valuable nutrients. Its high binding capacity and porosity also facilitate the transfer from liquid to powder-based applications.

Calcium carbonate is an alternative to titanium dioxide for whitening chewing gum coating (Photo: Shutterstock, courtesy of Omya)

Omya is also global distributor of specialty additives, premium services and solutions, with a comprehensive portfolio of versatile ingredients and customizable solutions. Its production plant is GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 compliant, and also boasts Halal and Kosher certificates.

At Gulfood Manufacturing, which takes place from 7-9 November at the Dubai World Trade Center, Omya experts will be at the Swiss Pavilion, Hall Sheikh Saeed, booths S1-B72 to talk to visitors about the functions and all-round benefits of calcium carbonates.