Food & Beverage Concepts at IMCD Germany
Discover all of our different concepts to redesign the texture & mouthfeel, taste, and function of food & beverages to meet the growing consumer desires for sustainable and healthy nutrition.
Festive indulgence without guilt
Deliciously flavoured winter chai cream and melt-in-the-mouth chocolate and speculoos mousse – delicate delight in two texture variants
Consumers aspire to embrace sustainable eating habits while prioritizing their well-being. However, major public holidays often pose a slight challenge to these aspirations. Despite their good intentions, individuals consciously set aside their health goals to indulge in moments of pleasure and treat both themselves and their loved ones. Our latest food concept from the IMCD Food & Nutrition laboratory combines all three consumer trends in two lightning-fast variations. The delicate cream and light, airy mousse are
- vegan,
- deliciously wintery flavoured
- and contribute to well-being.
Moreover, the powder desserts are effortlessly prepared. The end consumer only requires basic home equipment like a hand mixer and some oat drink. This simplicity ensures an extended shelf life, and especially the cream can be served in no time. It's a convenient solution, perfect for a quick treat and spontaneous guests.
The desserts also support well-being. Both have a Nutri-Score A. The cream is fat and sugar reduced with a high fibre content, while the mousse optimally supports the immune system thanks to its high fibre content and added vitamins.
The two flavours, Winter Chai and Chocolate Speculoos, invite you to create special moments of indulgence in the stressful pre-Christmas period and consciously take the time to get into the festive mood.
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IMCD Winter Desserts – Product requirements and technical challenges
Our vegan festive desserts provide a health-conscious solution for winter dessert enjoyment. The two variants offer different ways of reducing sugar using inulin, natural flavourings and sucralose. The instant desserts leave a delightful impression on the palate, featuring a sweet and spicy chai flavour along with a creamy chocolate taste complemented by a wintery speculoos aroma. The textures range from creamy to light and fluffy.
Product requirements
Consumers seek to experience moments of indulgence, particularly during the festive season. There is a growing inclination towards opting for healthier alternatives, even when it comes to desserts. Our IMCD Winter Desserts combine health benefits with delicious flavour, quick and easy preparation and a long shelf life.
Technical challenges
The desserts are characterised by a pleasant mouthfeel, good solubility of starch and inulin, fast gelling and raw materials that are soluble in cold water.
Concept highlights: Winter Chai Cream
Functional Benefits:
- Very easy and fast preparation
- Ready to eat in just a few minutes
- Long shelf life of the powder mixture
- Cold preparation
Nutritional Benefits:
- Nutri-Score A
- Vegan (plant based)
- Reduced in fat
- Reduced in sugar
- High in fibre
Ingredient functionality: Winter Chai Cream
- Carrageen: Gelling agent & viscosity enhancer
- Sucralose: Reduction of sugar content, calorie-free sweetness
- Natural flavouring: Intense sweet and spicy taste, less sugar needed
- Colouring food: Natural colour for intense shades
Concept highlights: chocolate speculoos mousse
Functional Benefits:
- Very easy preparation
- Long shelf life of the powder mixture
- Stable mousse
- Cold preparation
Nutritional Benefits:
- Nutri-Score A
- Vegan (plant based)
- Enriched with vitamins
- High fibre content
Ingredient functionalities: chocolate speculoos mousse
- Alpha Cyclodextrin: stabilisation of the air bubbles, ensures a creamy consistency
- Inulin: sugar reduction and fibre enrichment
- Alginat: gelling agent & increases viscosity
- Vitamin mix: supplies important vitamins, strengthens the immune system
- Natural flavouring: increases sweetness, for intense winter and chocolate flavours with less sugar
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Food & Beverage Concepts at IMCD Germany
Discover all of our different concepts to redesign the texture & mouthfeel, taste, and function of food & beverages to meet the growing consumer desires for sustainable and healthy nutrition.