Ingredion was awarded the Innovation award by the IUFoST (International Union of Food Science and Technology) for fortifying native Indian favourite foods made using Sabudana Tapioca pearls with fibre from its NOVELOSE® 3490 resistant starches in 2018.
Context:
- Finding a partner ready to blend Ingredion’s fibre with tapioca pearls
Approach:
- Shortlisting key tapioca pearl manufactures In India
- Checking willingness of these manufacturers to work with Ingredion
- Scheduling Ingredion’s meeting with these shortlisted 5
- Manufacturers and plant visits
- Final selection of right partner to blend fibre with tapioca pearls
- Full support during trials