COLOURING SURIMI

FOOD COLOURS: A full range of colours suitable for surimi has been developed by the global ingredients supplier, Chr. Hansen.

Chr. Hansen recently launched a new range of colours for surimi.

“As a leading global producer of natural colours, it is our goal to become one of the main suppliers to the surimi industry within the next few years,” says Lionel Schmitt, Vice President of Commercial Development, Colours.

As a result, Chr. Hansen has launched a campaign targeting the global community of surimi producers to further develop Chr. Hansen’s supply of colours that specifically caters to this industry.

Shading
“In most coloured surimi-based products it is important that the colour that is being used does not bleed or migrate into the white part of the surimi or to a neighbouring surimi in the same package – resulting in a less appealing look of the product,” explains Mr. Schmitt. “In this application the non-bleeding property of a colour is therefore a significant functionality equal to colour shade and heat- and light stability.” And this is exactly what Chr. Hansens surimi colours can offer; a wide range of colours that features both existing and new shades, heat- and light stability and is non-bleeding.

To give the producers a chance to test these new colours themselves, a surimi box, containing samples and documentation, has been developed and offers producers the opportunity to learn more about Chr. Hansen’s high-quality colours.

Healthy and low-fat
There is a large market for surimi in the Far East, and right now, surimi is a major trend in Southern Europe. European consumers, now more health-conscious than ever, are increasingly incorporating surimi into their daily meals.

“Many consumers in both the United States and Europe consider surimi a good source of protein, minerals and vitamins. It is recognized as a healthy food product that is low in fat and therefore it fits very well into the current health trend,” concludes Mr. Schmitt.

Operating from facilities in thirty countries worldwide, Chr. Hansen is a global biotechnol-ogy company that provides ingredients to the food, dairy, human health and nutrition, and animal health industries. Based on intensive research, Chr. Hansen works to improve the quality of food and health for people all over the world. The company is a leading supplier of cultures, probiotics, enzymes, colours, flavours, seasonings, tablet coatings and excipients, which are applied in foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and agricultural products.

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Colour is a vital element in the consumer’s perception of most types of food and beverages. Chr. Hansen is the leading supplier of natural colours in the fields of dairy, food, beverage and meat & prepared foods. Chr. Hansen’s natural colours can be extracted from plants, fruits and seeds. Chr. Hansen provides colour solutions customized for different customer needs and has an extensive range of colours, which can add appearance, vitality, and shade.