OptiSol 5000: a natural and healthy clean-label ingredient replacer for difficult-to-source gum systems

FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN, USA (March 15, 2011)– OptiSol™ 5000 is a natural, highly functional, flaxseed-based ingredient that allows manufacturers to replace guar and other gum systems that have significantly increased in cost over the past year. OptiSol 5000 is a technically-proven, label-friendly alternative to guar gum in tortillas, breads, sweet baked goods, batters and a variety of other product systems.

Guar gum is widely used as a binding agent and thickener in a range of food applications, including baked goods and dairy products. According to a report from IMR International , high oilfield demand for guar gum continues to push up costs into early 2011.

Functionally, OptiSol 5000 provides a variety of hydrocolloid benefits including moisture-control, shelf-life extension, viscosity generation and cryoprotection. Furthermore, OptiSol 5000 confers enhanced nutritional benefits, as it is naturally high in ALA omega-3 and fiber. With an ingredient listing of “milled flaxseed”, it offers food manufacturers a highly sought clean label solution.