Horizon Milling, a joint venture between CHS and Cargill, has unveiled a new defatted wheat germ ingredient for bakery and snack manufacturers, in response to the growing demand for full flavor grain-based foods.
The new ingredient is produced when the oil has been extracted from raw wheat germ and is available in a range of colors from light tan to dark brown. It is is ideal for use in bagels, breads, cereals, cookies, crackers, donuts, granola mixes, pretzels, snack bars and tortillas.
Horizon Milling business development leader William Hale said, "Defatted wheat germ delivers a unique proposition by providing protein, fiber and great taste and texture. This multidimensional ingredient offers more than 26 percent protein, approximately 15 percent fiber and a multitude of vitamins and minerals."
"Defatted wheat germ improves nutrition, enhances flavor and enriches the texture of the end product," Hale added.
The product was launched at the ongoing International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas.
The nutty flavor profile of the ingredient is being showcased at the IBIE in the blueberry cinnamon breakfast biscuit prototype which also contains Horizon Milling WheatSelect white spring whole wheat flour, Cargill sea salt and Clear Valley oleic canola oil.
