Functional Flours by Ingredion

Ingredion’s extensive selection of flours are tailored to serve specific functions in food and beverage applications. These flours are versatile ingredients that not only add texture and nutritional value to products but also offer various functional benefits. Whether it's enhancing the mouthfeel of a sauce, adding structure to a bakery product, or improving the nutritional profile of a beverage, Ingredion's diverse range of flours provides food manufacturers with ample options to meet their formulation requirements. Their high-quality flours empower companies to create innovative and appealing products that satisfy consumer preferences while ensuring product success in the competitive market. 

In an era where clean eating and simple ingredients are not just preferred but expected, consumers are in constant pursuit of products that offer the perfect blend of healthful benefits, familiar ingredients, and exceptional eating experiences. They desire foods that not only cater to their nutritional needs but also delight their senses with unmatched textures and flavours. At the heart of this culinary revolution are ingredients that promise functionality without compromising on taste or health—a promise fulfilled by our HOMECRAFT® Create multi-functional flour ranges.

Unlock the potential of plant-based nutrition with our pulse flours. Derived from peas, lentils, faba beans, and chickpeas, HOMECRAFT® Create Pulse flours are a testament to our commitment to sustainability and nutrition. Offering 10-20% high-quality protein and rich in dietary fibers, these flours are the cornerstone for creating gluten-free, non-GMO, and sustainably sourced products. Their versatility shines across a spectrum of applications, from gluten-free bakery items and snacks to nutritious pasta and energy bars.

Key Benefits:

• High in protein and fiber for nutritious label claims
• Gluten-free and non-GMO for clean label appeal
• Sustainably sourced, supporting environmental stewardship

Our multi-functional tapioca flours are the epitome of clean and simple, delivering the functionality of modified starches with a consumer-preferred label. Ideal for a wide range of applications, these flours ensure your products achieve the creamy mouthfeel and vibrant flavors that consumers crave. Whether it's enhancing the texture of sauces, custards, or dairy drinks, HOMECRAFT® Create Tapioca flours provide the smooth texture, stability, and taste that elevate your products from ordinary to extraordinary.

Key Benefits:

• Smooth, creamy textures with no gelling or syneresis
• Enhanced texture stability over shelf life
• Improved freeze/thaw performance for quality maintenance

Rice flour is cherished globally for its digestibility and hypoallergenic properties. Our HOMECRAFT® Create Rice flours leverage these inherent benefits, offering a versatile solution that brings luscious textures and fresh appeal to a broad spectrum of food applications. From soups and sauces to snacks and cereals, these flours deliver the homemade appeal and just-right texture that consumers love, backed by the moderate to high process tolerance and shelf-life stability you need.

Key benefits:

• Labelled as highly desirable "rice flour”
• Creates short, silky textures with a clean, bland flavour
• Delivers shelf life and freeze/thaw stability similar to modified starches

Explore New Horizons

With HOMECRAFT®, you're not just choosing an ingredient; you're embracing an opportunity to innovate and lead in the clean and simple food revolution. Our Pulse, Tapioca, and Rice flour ranges are designed to help you meet the evolving demands of today's consumers, offering the perfect blend of nutrition, functionality, and appeal. Elevate your product offerings and captivate your market by harnessing the power of HOMECRAFT®.