Simplify and speed up batch production and add crunch to confection coatings at IFT booth #6029  

CHICAGO IL – June 29, 2010  – TIC Gums is combining hands-on demonstrations of new textures and technologies with on-site expertise at this year’s IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) Annual Meeting and Food Expo.

Bench top mixers will be set up at the TIC Gums booth (#6029), with visitors invited to see how FASTir^® Xanthan EC, a food grade xanthan gum, dissolves in water, under minimal agitation. TIC Gums also will spotlight its TicaPAN™ Quick Crunch – and give out gumballs! – to introduce this ideal system for sugar and sugar alcohol syrups used in confectionery coating and hard panning.

Also on hand will be the company’s Gum Gurus^®, leading food scientists specializing in finding solutions to texture and stabilization problems, and a special appearance by the company’s mascot and icon, the Gum Guru^® himself.

“This is one of the most important food science forums and expositions in the world and the perfect backdrop to showcase our latest innovations and underscore our ongoing commitment to customer service,” says TIC Gums President, Greg Andon.

In a dramatic demonstration, IFT visitors will see for themselves that FASTir hydrates and disperses more quickly than powdered xanthan. TIC Gums developed FASTir technology to address the issues that challenge most manufacturers. Many gums tend to lump when added to water and the lumps delay hydration. This causes longer batch times and creates rework due to viscosity and rheology issues.

FASTir technology makes using gums quicker and easier than ever before. And since xanthan gum is a source of common dispersion and hydration issues, TIC Gums made FASTir Xanthan EC the first gum commercialized using the new FASTir process.

Also at the IFT show, TIC Gums will spotlight its TicaPAN™ Quick Crunch with samples of gumballs made using this new coating system, which gives panned confections the extra crunch consumers like.

Confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers are well aware of the added benefit of a crunchier shell. According to The Flavor Bible, authored by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, crunchiness is an important component in mouth feel, contributing a combined sensation of pleasing texture with the accompanying sound of vigorous and prolonged chewing. These attributes define many ‘fun’ foods, such as confections, novelty and functional chewing gums, and cake icings with innovative and enticing textures.  

In addition to cost and production time savings, the line of TicaPAN Coating Systems is an alternative to gum Arabic derived from local materials with non-gmo
grades available.

About TIC Gums

TIC Gums is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of advanced hydrocolloids and gum systems. Food and beverage companies rely on TIC Gums to improve the texture, stability, consistency, nutritional profile and shelf appeal of their products. The company’s legendary customer service, high quality standards and the unrivaled knowledge of its Gum Gurus has made TIC Gums the industry leader for more than 100 years.