Perfect
Ketchup
with HERBAcel® AQ® Plus

Ketchup is one of the most popular condiment sauces, which is highly appreciated in many countries around the world. It can be a delicious addition to many dishes, including fries, hot dogs, and burgers. The disadvantage of ketchup is the high sugar and salt content. The trend among consumers is toward conscious consumption of healthier foods. Manufacturers must optimize the nutritional value of their products, and reduce sugar and salt content. However, sugar not only makes the ketchup sweeter, but also gives it a pleasant texture.

Benefits of Herbacel® AQ® fibers in ketchup

Optimal texture
Minimization of syneresis
Improved aroma release, thus less salt possible
Heat stability
Development of a yield point
Substitution of emulsifiers, stabilizers and thickeners
Clean Labeling as “apple fiber” or “citrus fiber”

Importance of Herbacel® AQ® Plus for food production

Our multifunctional fibers – especially HERBACEL® AQ® PLUS – are the perfect choice to compensate for the lower mouthfeel in reduced-sugar ketchups – without compromising on texture. Herbafood offers various multifunctional dietary fibers for your individual recipes. Feel free to get in touch!

Natural sweetness and coloring of ketchup

Do you want to add a balanced sweetness to your ketchup, or intensify the coloration of the products such as dark brown BBQ sauces? Our coloring apple extract HERBAROM® and our sweetening apple extract HERBASWEET® are suitable for this use in tomato-based products.

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