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Cost-Effective Solutions
The pressures of a changing consumer marketplace continue to
drive new product innovations for bakers.
Ardent Mills has launched two new products, Ardent Mills Egg
Replace™ and Ancient Grains Plus™ Baking Flour Blend, both of
which are designed as innovative, cost-effective solutions to enable
its customers to capitalize on new market growth, meet
evolving consumer preferences for quality ingredients and great
taste, and help alleviate supply chain challenges.
" Ardent Mills is committed to delivering ingredients that bring
value to the food life cycle, from production to consumption, "
says Angie Goldberg, chief growth officer at Ardent Mills. " Our
latest products, Ardent Mills Egg Replace and Ancient Grains
Plus Baking Flour Blend, underscore our commitment to being
strategic partners with our customers by providing proactive
solutions to industry challenges while simultaneously meeting
consumer demand. "
The demand for cost-effective egg alternatives continues to
rise due to reoccurring avian flu, inflation and growing interest in
cage-free initiatives. To help solve this market need, Ardent Mills
developed Ardent Mills Egg Replace, a 1:1 replacement for dried
and liquid whole eggs that can provide long-term cost efficiency
and supply stability. This innovative solution is composed of just
four ingredients, including chickpea flour, and is designed for
optimal taste, function, and ease of use in bakery applications.
Additionally, it is gluten-free, vegan and contains no major US
food allergen or soy ingredients.
According to Ardent Mills proprietary research data, consumer
interest in protein as part of a daily diet continues to grow, but
good taste remains a priority. Ancient Grains Plus Baking Flour
Blend is precisely blended from whole-food ancient grains and
chickpeas to provide more quality protein than traditional flours.
It was created to simplify baked goods innovations and reduce
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reliance on added protein ingredients while supporting finishedgoods
protein goals. Crafted with a mild flavor, Ancient Grains
Plus Baking Flour Blend can be easily incorporated into a variety
of bakery applications. Additionally, it is plant-based and glutenfree,
and contains no major US food allergens.
The launch of Ardent Mills Egg Replace and Ancient Grains
Plus Baking Flour Blend follows a series of recent company innovations,
including BakeSafer™ Treatments, a food safety-oriented
solution. These strides reflect Ardent Mills' ongoing commitment
to transforming how the world is nourished.
MODERN ASIAN BAKING AT HOME
From the Subtle Asian Baking community comes
Modern Asian Baking at Home, must-have recipes for
beloved sweet and savory treats found
across Asia.
Explore new ingredients, surprising techniques, and
interesting textures through lush photography and
rewarding recipes that include exciting yet familiar
contemporary bakes with innovative Asian twists.
The results are unforgettable delights like miso-mochi
brownies and spicy gochujang flourless chocolate cake.
There's even a recipe for homemade boba.
This is the perfect cookbook for anyone nostalgic
for Asian desserts as well as hobbyist and avid home
bakers interested in using vibrant ingredients like
miso, matcha, pandan, and soy sauce to expand their
repertoires. No passport is needed when you can easily
create and experience popular Asian sweets and oneof-a-kind
Asian-influenced drinks, custards, cakes, and
frozen treats at home.
ARDENT MILLS
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