Cocoa price crisis sparks creation of Henley Bridge supplied alternative flavouring option
Henley Bridge has unveiled a new reduced cocoa solution as prices for the key commodity remain high. Pic: Henley Bridge
British-based ingredients supplier Henley Bridge has claimed significant potential with a fresh industry solution in response to recent major rises in cocoa prices that will enable manufacturers to reduce levels of the key ingredient without compromising on taste, writes Neill Barston.
As previously reported, industry observers have expressed considerable concern has costs of cocoa have surged to around $12,000 a tonne last month, though have eased off slightly, but remain well above costs of just two years ago.
In response, according to Henley Bridge business, Prova Gourmet Natural Cocoa Flavouring can cut cocoa powder content by 30% and replacing with just 1% of the cocoa flavouring, results in a 20% reduction in cocoa cost.
Samantha Rain, Henley Bridge’s Head of Innovation and Training, explains: “This exciting new aroma is set to be a game changer, providing a cost-effective solution for cocoa powder users who want to reduce their flavouring costs without compromising on flavour or texture.
“It provides a real taste boost with roasted, powdery cocoa notes, while balancing out bitterness, an doesn’t contain any added sugar or colourings.
“It’s also resistant to heat, has no impact on the colour of preparations and can be used for a wide variety of applications, including ice cream, biscuits, cream bases and mousses.”
Available in 1-litre bottles, Natural Cocoa Flavouring has a shelf life of 36 months and is exclusive to Henley Bridge. For more information and to purchase, visit www.hbingredients.co.uk.
Also new to the Prova Gourmet range this month is Caviani – a natural, ultra-concentrated vanilla product. Aimed at professionals looking to simplify their use of pure vanilla and save time, it contains only three ingredients: exhausted vanilla seeds, Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract and glycerin.
It has a visually rich presence of seeds, will not change the colour of your creation and the optimal dose is 2g per kilo mass. This small and mighty 100g jar of Caviani will flavour 50kg of preparation.
