Hamburg-based Hydrosol is introducing new stabilizing systems designed to help food manufacturers tap into the booming global snack market.
The company is showcasing its latest developments at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai this month, focusing on meat-based snacks, soft-serve ice cream and vegetable fat cream.
According to market researchers, nearly two-thirds of consumers now prefer several small meals throughout the day instead of three traditional ones, fueling demand for snacks that are both convenient and indulgent. Hydrosol, a subsidiary of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, says its solutions can support manufacturers in meeting that shift.
Among the highlights are protein-rich chicken chips made with stabilizing systems that deliver a crispy texture while remaining free from phosphates and other declarable additives. The products cater to rising demand for “clean label” and high-protein snacks. The chips can also serve as a template for further innovations using different types of meat.
For more conventional applications, Hydrosol is promoting systems from its HydroTOP High Gel line, which allow producers to manufacture meatballs, nuggets and similar products with improved yield and juiciness while lowering costs. Its PLUSstabil series, originally developed for kebab and shawarma, also offers improved binding, reduced cooking loss and suitability for both fresh and frozen items.
On the indulgence side, Hydrosol is presenting a soft-serve ice cream system that can be made in small batches directly in soft-serve machines by combining the stabilizer blend with a few base ingredients. The result, the company says, is a creamy, high-quality product with authentic vanilla flavor that can be adapted to a variety of tastes.
The company is also spotlighting its vegetable fat whipping cream solutions from the Stabimuls ICR line, which are designed to offer a stable, creamy alternative to conventional dairy cream. The systems can be tailored for fat contents ranging from 10% to 30%, halal certification, freeze-thaw stability and dual functionality for whipping and cooking. They also provide cost benefits compared with dairy cream and maintain stability even in warmer climates.
“Self-indulgence is one of the main reasons people buy snack products, and our solutions help manufacturers offer that while addressing cost and performance challenges,” the company said.
Hydrosol will demonstrate its systems at booth R-N13 in Sheikh Rashid Hall during Gulfood Manufacturing, which runs through September 12 in Dubai.
Find out more at: https://hydrosol.de/en/products/