Equipment of the Month

MINIMIZE MAINTENANCE AND DOWNTIME

Ashworth Brothers Inc. has completed testing the New Omni-Pro 075 to withstand 125 lb. of tension for 100,000 cycles. The Omni-Pro 075 retains the same design features that allow the belt to minimize cage bar wear, maintenance costs and downtime in the most demanding high-tension spiral applications. The shorter pitch of the Omni-Pro 075 is ideal for small products and closer transfers. Since the introduction of the Omni-Pro 120 in 2004, Ashworth now offers the Omni-Pro protrusion leg design on several of its belt lines expanding the offering to benefit all its customers. By eliminating traditional “bridge” welding and using a patented 360° weld, the Omni-Pro 075 is capable of withstanding the highest loads in its class without failure.
Ashworth Brothers Inc.
540 662 3494
www.ashworth.com

Ingredient of the Month

COLD WATER SWELLING STARCHES

National Starch Food Innovation has published an eight-page brochure that showcases a line of “purpose-built” cold water swelling food starches developed for specific applications. The brochure, Three Instant Winners, describes the special properties of ULTRA-TEX^® SR, TEXTRA^® Plus and ULTRA-TEX 8 that meet food processors' demands for improved texture, process resistance and mouth coating. ULTRA-TEX 8 starch's smooth, glossy texture and high viscosity provide a rich, creamy quality to instant puddings, sauces, pastry fillings and Bavarian creams. It imparts a rich, creamy mouthfeel with a bland flavor profile, so a food system's flavors come through, just as the formulator intended. ULTRA-TEX 8 has good tolerance to heating and acidic conditions, with excellent textural stability in cold temperature or refrigerated storage conditions. Call for a free copy of the brochure.
National Starch Food Innovation
866 961 NATL
www.foodinnovation.com

NEW COOKIE BASE

Cargill's convenient new Healthy Cookie base makes it easy to create whole grain cookies and bars with added fiber, nutrition and full flavor. The versatile, convenient base allows bakers to produce unique, signature snacks that meet the demand for healthful products. It contains proprietary ingredients, including OiliggoFiber^™ inulin, GrainWise^™ wheat aleurone and WheatSelect^™ white whole wheat. Grow sales with a customizable platform that delivers great tasting, high fiber and trans-free, whole grain cookies.
Cargill
800 323 6232
www.cargill.com

EFFICIENT CHANGEOVERS

Hinds-Bock offers the tool-free spout centerline adjustment feature, which allows for quick changeover from one product to the next. Simply move the spout to the new centerline by pulling the lever and sliding the spout. A match-marked gauge takes the guess work out of spout location. The PLC control system uses a formula-driven operator interface to change depositor settings; just enter a formula or SKU.
Hinds-Bock Corp.
877 292 5715
www.hinds-bock.com