Solbar: All about a soy
The range adds to Solbar's existing calcium-fortified soy protein isolate, suits dietetic, low sodium and high-protein diets, aids digestion, is kosher, gluten-free and oil-free.
"We are working on some products to deliver a solution/synergy between soy and different components, with some other partners," said Shaul Shelach, md of Solbar, which is based in Israel with further manufacturing sites in China and the US.
This follows the January launch in France of steam-textured soy protein Bontex, which can be used in foods such as biscuits; snacks; as well as vegetarian sauces, sausages and burgers.
Shelach said Solbar planned to follow the launch of Bontex with Bontex Hexane-Free, which is made without the use of hexane gas.
"It will be a unique Solbar product made from a kind of dry extrusion technology owned by Solbar," said Shelach. "It looks a bit like powdered flax. We're going to produce and market it for mixed products for EU and US customers. It will be commercially available from mid-2011."
The product more accurately preserves the natural qualities of its soy bean source. Solbar said it offers a clean flavour profile, with no unpleasant soy taste, is easily hydrated and keeps its texture afterwards.
