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INGREDIENTS
Fibers
Nexxus Foods has many fiber alternatives that are perfect for improving the texture and nutritional performance of your baked goods, snack foods, and other products.
FRUCTANEXTM INULIN
FructanexTM Inulin powder is extracted from the Jerusalem artichoke tuber in a natural process. The product is a mixture of short chains (less than 10 units) and long chains of fructose, linked together by ß (2-1) linkages, terminated by a glucose unit occurring endogenously in plants. This low viscosity product with high solubility is used for its prebiotic effects.
Chicory inulin
Originating from Chicory Roots, Chicory Inulin is an oligofructose belonging to the fructan group, built up of fructose units obtained by a hot water extraction process. It is a fine granulated powder, with a slightly sweet flavour and excellent dispersibility. It is suitable for a wide range of food applications as a functional food ingredient.
Oat fiber
Oat fiber is a source of dietary fiber used in many foods such as baked goods, snack foods, cereal, meat and other products. It is an excellent choice for reducing calories, improving texture and increasing fiber content, water retention during cooking and process efficiency.
Gluten-free solutions
Nexxus Foods specializes in the distribution of high-quality, allergen free, gluten-free and GMO free flours.
Bread mix
Breading Systems
Flax flour
Flax flour is a product obtained from quality ground seeds that provide a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, lignins and other essential nutrients, as well as soluble and insoluble substances. Flax has long been known to provide many health benefits. It is naturally gluten-free and contains fibre, fats and proteins, in addition to various minerals and vitamins. These nutrients can offer protection against cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Consuming ground flax seeds helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently.
Hemp flour
Hemp flour is a finely-ground light green powder of plant origin and naturally gluten-free. Unlike most gluten-free ingredients that lack protein, fibre, iron and omega-3 or folate, hemp flour contains all five of these ingredients. Hemp flour also contains 5.6% of essential fatty acids: omega-3 (good for cardiovascular health), omega-6 (brain function, bone health, metabolism) and GLA-gamma linolenic acid, and is a source of amino acids (the 9 essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce). Hemp flour is rich in fibre (necessary for the digestive system), protein, minerals (magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine) and vitamin E, an antioxidant necessary for the prevention of cancer.
High protein cookie mix
Oat flour
Oat flour, made from baked oatmeal, owes its great reputation to a type of soluble fibre composed of non-digestible sugars called beta-glucans. The finished groats can be further processed according to different applications (depending on the product): cut, graded, steamed, rolled or ground. This product is GMO-free, with no irradiation, added additives or flavours. Oatmeal is considered to be safe for people who are allergic to gluten or gluten-intolerant, is easier to digest for most people and much less likely to cause adverse reactions. It also contains several nutrients and many health benefits. Oats have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels and much more.
pancake mix
pita mix
pizza crust mix
Rice flour
Rice flour is a creamy white powder product that is made from ground white rice. This product is also free of artificial colouring and flavours. Rice flour is naturally gluten-free and high in fibre. It contains choline, which helps transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to wherever they are needed in the body. Choline can help maintain a healthy liver.
sugar cone mix
tortilla mix
vegan protein mix
waffle mix
Gums and stabilizers
Nexxus Foods features a complete range of gums and stabilizers that offer you superior quality and performance.
Agar-agar
Known by its Japanese name «Kanten», agar-agar is a red algae extract of the Gelidium species, with the botanical name, Gelidium sesquipedal. The main functional characteristics of agar are related to its fast dissolving properties, its great capacity to retain water, the glossy texture of its gels, as well as its unique thickening capacity to stabilize foods, such as in dairy product applications, among many others. Agar can be used as a substitute for gelatin, but due to its stronger setting properties, less amounts are required. Also considered to be a natural source of plant-based dietary fibre, agar is an excellent gelling and thickening agent in many applications such as yogurt, donuts, jams and marmalades, jellies, candies, cheese, fruit desserts, toppings, icings, soups and ice cream.
In order to better adapt agar to different applications, several added-value products are also available. Please contact Nexxus Foods to discuss your specific needs.
Guar gum
Nexxus Foods offers a Guar Gum that provides effective stabilization in different food products including pasteurized and UHT systems as it is highly resistant to temperature variation. It improves texture, imparts creamy consistency, prevents crystallization and thereby enhances the mouthfeel.
Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a fine, white to cream coloured, free-flowing powder, with a neutral odor and taste. It is easily soluble in hot or cold water, but insoluble in alcohol. Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener in aqueous systems, which can increase viscosity, stabilize emulsions, contribute to suspensions and foams, and delay or prevent crystallization, and stabilize oil emulsions in water. In foods, xanthan gum is commonly used in salad dressings, mayonnaises and sauces. It helps prevent oil separation by stabilizing an emulsion, although it is not an emulsifier. Xanthan gum also suspends solid particles, such as spices. Xanthan gum helps create a desired texture in many ice creams. It also helps to thicken commercial egg substitutes made from egg whites, to replace the fat and emulsifiers found in yolks. It is also an ideal liquid thickening method for people with swallowing disorders because it does not change the colour or the flavour of foods or beverages. In gluten-free baking, xanthan gum is used to give dough a stickiness that would otherwise be achieved with gluten.
GumNex Silky (Protein stabilizer)
Nexxus Foods specializes in the development of different gum blending systems to primarily stabilize protein solutions. Also, GumNex Silky is a functional gum system that provides viscosity, body and mouth-feel to protein-rich beverages. This hydrocolloid preparation will also provide stability to beverage suspension
Organic Solutions
Nexxus Foods offers organic products to meet all your needs.
Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solids
Organic Brown Rice Syrup Solid are white crystalline solids that have a clean sweet flavour with light buttery and honey flavour notes. It is made from the enzymatic treatment of organic brown rice using GMO free natural enzymes which is filtered, concentrated and is spray dried. Can be flexibly used in ice cream, yogurt, desserts, dehydrated soups, snacks and confectionary.
Organic Brown Rice Protein
Organic ProNexTM brown rice protein is an ideal vegetable protein containing all essential amino acids. The product comes from the Oryzasativa plant and is an excellent addition to products requiring suspension, such as drinks and other applications where lack of texture is required. Organic brown rice protein is used to increase the protein content in different applications such as protein drinks and nutrition bars, bakery products and snack foods.
Organic FructanexTM Inulin
Organic FructanexTM inulin powder is extracted from the organic Jerusalem artichoke tuber in a natural process. The product is a mixture of short chains (less than 10 units) and long chains of fructose, linked together by ß (2-1) linkages, terminated by a glucose unit occurring endogenously in plants. This low viscosity product with high solubility is used for its prebiotic effects.
Organic Hemp Protein
Organic ProNexTM hemp Protein is a high-quality source of plant-based protein, containing all nine essential amino acids and minerals. This product is all-natural and free from gluten and lactose. Popularly added in nutrition bars, smoothies, yogurt and energy drinks.
Organic Pea Protein
Organic ProNexTM pea protein (Pisum sativum L, the vegetable part consisting of seeds) is a product with excellent fat/water binding and dispersing properties. This product is extracted from yellow peas and has a high nutritional value.
Organic Rice Milk Powder
Organic Rice Milk Powder is an excellent option for food allergies as it is free of dairy, lactose, soy and gluten. This tasty low fat, non-dairy product can be used in drinks, on cereal, in baking and for sauces.
Organic guar gum
Organic Guar Gum Powder is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of guar plant (Cyamposis Tetragonoloba). Guar gum is a food additive used for its thickening and stabilizing properties.
Proteins
Nexxus Foods offers a wide range of functional, organic, natural, gluten-free and Non-GMO proteins.
Bovine collagen
ProNexTM Bovine Collagen is a natural protein product obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis of collagen material from cattle. It is produced only from beef hides and is a mixture of type I and type III collagens. It has a bland, yet characteristic smell and taste and does not contain chemical additives or preservatives. With a minimum protein percentage of 90%, beef collagen is ideal for protein enrichment in dietary foods, beverages and snacks, as well as in nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.
Chia protein
ProNexTM White Chia Protein is a 100% natural product that is a unique addition to functional food products. This light khaki powder is a concentrated source of 35% protein, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids and antioxidants. White chia protein powder is a super absorbent fibre that can retain 10 times its weight in water. It is also a concentrated source of complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids. The powder is produced by putting chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) through a cold extraction process, without extracting enzymes or solvents. White chia protein powder offers taste, performance and consumer appeal for various product applications such as protein drinks, nutritional bars and healthy snacks, dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, sports nutrition products and baked goods.
Chickpea protein
ProNexTM Chickpea Protein is a highly functional plant-based protein with exceptional gelling properties. It has been tested to show high viscosity, solubility and emulsibility with a neutral taste. The product finds its applications in various beverages, smoothies, shakes, soups, yogurts and meat analogues.
Fava Bean Protein
ProNexTM Fava Bean Protein is an allergen-free plant based protein powder that offers a perfect vegan alternative to dairy-based protein powders. Fava Bean Protein is rich in protein and fiber and is excellent for bakery, meat, beverage and bar applications.
Hemp Protein
ProNexTM Hemp Protein is a high-quality source of plant-based protein, containing all nine essential amino acids and minerals. This product is all-natural and free from gluten and lactose. Popularly added in nutrition bars, smoothies, yogurt and energy drinks.
Mung Bean Protein
ProNexTM Mung Bean Protein is a product with good gelling property, good solubility and emulsifying property with high water retention capacity. Its excellent foaming property makes it a good match for egg replacement and its viscosity becomes an essential factor for providing good texture. Therefore, it can be used in vegan meat and vegan burgers. This product is extracted from Vigna radiata and has high nutritional value. It has a clean and smooth taste, with the ability to not overcome the other flavors.
Pea protein
ProNexTM Pea Protein is a product with excellent binding and fat/water dispersal properties. This hypoallergenic product is extracted from yellow peas, has a high nutritional value, and a protein content of 80%.
Pumpkin Seed Protein
ProNexTM Pumpkin Seed Protein is a highly nutritious Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten free protein powder. It is light greenish in color with beneficial plant compounds that have been researched to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be flexibly used as an ingredient in power drinks, nutrition bars and smoothies.
Brown Rice Protein
ProNexTM Brown Rice Protein is an ideal vegetable protein containing all essential amino acids. The product comes from the Oryzasativa plant and is an excellent addition to products requiring suspension, such as drinks and other applications where lack of texture is required. Brown rice protein is used to increase the protein content in different applications such as protein drinks and nutrition bars, bakery products and snack foods.
Sunflower seed protein
The All-natural, Plant-based ProNexTM Sunflower Seed Protein is extracted from natural sunflower seeds (Helianthus annus). It contains energy boosting high levels of proteins with a white or off-white appearance that allows a varied scope of application in the baking and beverage sector. With a mild flavour and extraordinary anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is highly versatile to be added to a variety of foods.
Texturized protein & crisps
The ProNexTM Texturized Protein and Crisp is a unique plant-based blend of Pea and Brown Rice Protein that has been texturized using a proprietary extrusion process. They have the superior nutrition of pea protein and brown rice protein. The texturized pieces have the texture and composition that are ideal for a variety of novel applications. With a tan brown appearance this product provides excellent volume and crunch in granola, confectionary, ice cream, cereal and nutritional bar applications.
Sweeteners
Nexxus Foods presents a diverse range of natural and intense sweeteners, perfect for drinks, nutritional bars and many other foods.
Brown Rice Syrup Solids
Brown rice syrup solid is a white crystalline solid with a sweet and strong flavour, and slight notes of butter and honey. It is made from the enzymatic treatment of brown rice using natural GMO-free enzymes that are filtered, concentrated and spray-dried. It is widely used to manufacture ice cream, drinks, yogurt, desserts, sauces, snack foods and candies.
Rice milk powder
Rice milk powder is an excellent option for food allergies, because it is free of dairy products, soy and gluten. This tasty, low-fat, non-dairy product can be used in beverages, cereals and sauces.
Sucralose
Sucralose is a zero-calorie, artificial intense sweetener. It is about 600 times as sweet as sucrose and 3.3 times sweeter than aspartame. Sucralose is stable under heat and over a broad range of PH conditions. Consequently, it can be used in baking and cooking or in products that require a long shelf life. Sucralose-based products are commercially successful due to their taste, stability and safety.
