Sensient Flavors has added eight bespoke functional flavours to its All Purpose Sweet Solutions (APSS) range.
The new flavourings – Black Grape, Cola, Red, Summer Fruits, Orange, Tropical, Lemon Lime and Green – are designed to compensate for sensory drawbacks in products with reduced sugar content, as well as those which are completely free from sugar.
In reduced sugar formulations, the flavourings compensate for loss of body, mouthfeel and sweetness and when used alongside alternative sweetening solutions, such as high-intensity sweeteners or stevia (Reb A). They also mask undesirable aftertastes.
All APSS flavours can be declared as “natural flavouring” and add no carbohydrate calories to the end product.
The new flavourings extend the existing portfolio of APSS flavours, which has been developed to improve the sweetness profile of calorie-reduced products.
With its latest variations, the company has adapted its APSS technology for specific flavouring types that are particularly popular in beverages, but can also be used in other applications, such as bakery, confectionery and dairy products.
The bespoke flavourings enable food and drink manufacturers to shorten development time when modifying sweetening systems or reducing the sugar content of products.
“Rising consumer awareness of the importance of a healthy diet along with the high price of sugar means that manufacturers are looking for alternatives,” Dirk Fichtner, managing director of flavours and fragrances at Sensient, said.
“When a recipe is reformulated, it’s crucial that the end product’s taste and appearance don’t suffer. Our novel APSS functional flavourings enable food and drinks manufacturers to bring products to market quickly with solutions that meet consumer expectations.”
