Dow brings innovative products to the global food and nutrition markets that improve nutritional value, product consistency and wholesomeness of foods around the world.

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) will share some of its newest products and cutting-edge food processing technologies with 20,000 of the world's top food science professionals at the Institute for Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo at McCormick Place South in Chicago, from July 13th- 16th.

Dow's products for the food and beverage markets, along with unique processing capabilities, play a vital role in improving the nutritional value, product consistency and wholesomeness of foods around the world.

Just imagine:

  • Potato "tots" with great taste and up to 50% less fat;
  • Beautiful baked goods and soy-based products that are truly vegetarian - made without meat or egg proteins;
  • Great tasting, creamy whipped toppings, ice creams and cheese fillings that all have the taste and texture of full-fat versions - but with far fewer fat calories;
  • Having the ability to significantly increase production of dairy products while at the same time lowering material and energy costs by 10-30% by using unique membrane technology processing equipment;
  • Better performing oils for the food industry and food processing that deliver healthier foods without compromising taste or performance.

These are just a few of the capabilities Dow will showcase at Booth 3516 at the IFT Show. Dow is committed to creating a healthier world, one product at a time.

"Modern consumers strive to strike a balance between nutrition and convenience," said Nan Lin, Food Marketing Manager for Dow Pharma and Food Solutions. "They want food that is better for you, but that also continues to have good taste and texture." Dow's WELLENCE™ family of ingredients offer up to 50% fat reduction by reducing oil uptake during frying reformed products like potatoe tots. The versatile family of METHOCEL™ products can replace fat and improve the stability and creaminess of whipped toppings and ice creams, yet also stabilize and improve thickening during the heating process - thus preventing boil out in cheese sauces or bakery fillings. The CLEAR + STABLE™ family of ingredients offers excellent protein protection in soy- and dairybased beverages, while providing excellent stability to extend shelf-life.

Omega-9 Oils were developed by Dow AgroSciences to address the the health needs of North American consumers. Omega-9 Canola and Sunflower Oils deliver a unique combination of high oleic (omega-9) and low linolenic fatty acids that gives the oils superior health, performance and sensory attributes. "Omega-9 Oils represent the next generation of cooking oils because they deliver healthier foods without compromising taste or performance," says David Dzisiak, Commercial Leader for Grains and Oils. These oils have zero trans fat, the lowest saturated fat among cooking oils, and high levels of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Studies have shown reductions of up to 80% in "bad fats" when Omega-9 Oils are used instead of partially hydrogenated soybean oils.

"As cost pressures and value demands increasingly affect food and beverage manufacturers, Dow Water & Process Solutions strives to provide industry-leading separation and processing technologies that deliver superior reliability and consistency, and enable manufacturers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership over production lifecycles," says Jon Fisher, North American Healthcare Commercial Leader for Dow Water & Process Solutions. His business will be showcasing DOW HYPERSHELL™ reverse osmosis and nanofiltration elements that feature advanced construction technology designed to improve food and dairy processing, and lower the cost, with greater processing flow, easier maintenance, safer handling and energy savings.

Fisher's team also will address how ion exchange resins are used to process juice and other beverages to improve taste and odor, including removing bitterness from citrus juice.

Dow is committed to bringing solutions to meet some of the world's most pressing needs - in this case, the need for healtheir foods and better nutrition. Please visit Dow at booth 3516 at the IFT13 Food Expo to learn more.

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