Visit MGP Ingredients at Booth #4543

CHICAGO, July 14, 2013 — MGP Ingredients, a leading supplier of specialty wheat proteins and starches, is showcasing its portfolio of select, value-added ingredients for the branded consumer packaged goods industry at IFT13, July 14 – 16, 2013 in Chicago. MGP’s ingredients are added to food and beverages to increase the nutritional value of the end product without compromising taste and texture.

Engage with MGP executives and food scientists at Booth 4543 to learn how the company improves products using proteins and starches for a wide variety of applications for the food industry:

Starches:

• Fibersym®RW and FiberRite®RW are resistant wheat starches that increase dietary fiber, reduce calories and act as a partial fat replacer. Both starches can be used in bakery products, snack foods, confections, prepared foods, yogurts, salad dressings and sauces.
• Midsol™ is a modified wheat starch that reduces sodium usage and offers a clean flavor profile for use in soups, sauces, seasonings and marinades, in order to enhance taste and texture.  

Proteins: 

• Arise®, a wheat protein isolate, increases protein levels and can also deliver processing benefits and cost savings opportunities for a host of bakery formulations, as well as pasta and noodle products.
• TruTex®, a textured wheat protein, is an outstanding source of protein and possesses a neutral flavor profile. It has excellent properties that are ideal for producing crispy snack foods and breakfast cereals. When hydrated, TruTex takes on a remarkable fibrous structure that replicates the look and texture of meat. It also performs exceptionally well in vegetarian patties and other vegetarian products.

In addition to demonstrating the company’s established portfolio, MGP will be launching a new product at IFT13. Be the first to hear about Optein™, MGP’s newest ingredient by attending the press conference on Sunday, July 14, at 3:15 p.m. in room S102D at McCormick Place. Mike Lasater, vice president of sales and marketing for MGP, will be introducing the new ingredient, and will be discussing its benefits and applications for the health and wellness market.

About MGP Ingredients (www.mgpingredients.com/):

MGP processes grain-based starches and proteins into nutritional and highly functional ingredients for the branded consumer packaged goods industry. The company is also a leading supplier of premium spirits, offering flavor innovations and custom distillery blends to the beverage alcohol industry, as well as high quality food grade industrial alcohol for a wide range of product applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where a variety of food ingredients and distilled alcohol products are manufactured. Distilled spirits are also produced at company facilities in the adjoined towns of Lawrenceburg and Greendale, Indiana.