Thew Arnott Launches Corn Protein-based Edible Glaze

Thew Arnott
's latest food glaze using corn protein as the main ingredient. Photo source:
Thew Arnott Thew Arnott
, a British manufacturer of special food ingredients, recently launched a vegetarian coating that replaces insect gum, called
AraTAs"
, for confectionery products. Insect gum is a resin secreted by female violets and is commonly used to make food glazes.
Nick Hewitt
, European sales manager at the
company, said in an interview that"In today's consumer-led world, manufacturers want alternative ingredients." Although insect gum is a very mature food ingredient, it is still a serious problem for vegetarians.
”This new glaze is made from corn protein as the main raw material and separated by physical rather than chemical methods."
, corn protein is completely odorless and edible, ideal for packaging materials, coatings, adhesives.
," Thew
wrote in a statement.corn protein is also gluten-free, sugar-free and non-GMO-free. It can act as a good barrier without the need for structural changes to the product.
Hewitt
said.an ingredient rather than an additive Hewitt
says corn protein is provided by
Flo Chemical
, the only supplier of corn protein in North America. In

,
Arnott
was allowed to sell
Flo Chemical
in Europe."
paint made from corn protein can be used in the production of handmade confectionery or in industrial production through spray equipment.
," Hewitt
said."
used in food production, the coating should be considered an ingredient, not an additive. Manufacturers can therefore also label clean labels.
”Hewitt
said the price of
Thew Arnott
's new candy glaze will vary depending on how corn protein is prepared, including powder, dough, liquid, and how it is used.source of this article is FOODAILY Daily Food Network, if reproduced please indicate the source, violators must be investigated.