Chemgrit Food

30/03/2024

Chemgrit Food has been acquired by Brenntag South Africa.

For information, orders etc please you can still use your normal point of contact:
[email protected] or [email protected] or call 010 020 9100.

Thank you for your understanding.

27/02/2024

Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate, a complex sugar produced from starch (typically corn, potato, wheat, or tapioca). The "DE" in DE 20 refers to "dextrose equivalent," a measure of maltodextrin's sweetness compared to glucose (sugar). In this case, DE 20 indicates a mildly sweet taste.

Maltodextrin DE 20 offers several functionalities in prepared drinks:

 Sweetener: While not as sweet as sugar, maltodextrin DE 20 can add subtle sweetness and enhance the overall flavour profile.
 Thickener: It acts as a thickening agent, contributing to a smooth and desirable mouthfeel in beverages like sports drinks and protein shakes.
 Bulking agent: Maltodextrin DE 20 can be used to add volume to drinks without significantly impacting their calorie content.
 Carrier: It acts as a carrier for other ingredients, such as artificial flavours or vitamins, aiding in their even distribution throughout the drink.

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of Maltodextrin DE 20 to the beverage industry.

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected] or [email protected]
📧[email protected] or [email protected].
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

‼️PLEASE NOTE: AS OF 1 MARCH, CHEMGRIT FOOD WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE BRENNTAG GROUP OF COMPANIES, HOWEVER YOUR CHEMGRIT CONTACTS WILL REMAIN YOUR PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT FOR INFORMATION AND ORDERS ‼️

22/02/2024

Granular garlic is a valuable ingredient for food manufacturers because it offers a convenient and consistent way to add garlicky flavour to a wide range of products.

🧄Standardised flavour and quality: It ensures consistent flavour and quality, which is essential for mass production.
🧄Longer shelf life: It has a much longer shelf life than fresh garlic, making it less prone to spoilage and waste.
🧄Easier to handle and store: Granular garlic is easier to handle and store than fresh garlic.

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected] 📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

21/02/2024

By understanding the different types and properties of gelatine, food manufacturers can select the right type for their specific needs and create delicious, high-quality products.

Different types of gelatine has different types of functional properties:

• Gelling gelatine is the most common type and is used to create gels and set liquids.
Used in: Desserts, aspic, and cheese spreads.
• Non-gelling gelatine has smaller molecules that don't gel but improve texture, mouthfeel, and stability.
Used in soups, sauces, and beverages.
• Bloom Gelatine refers to the gelling strength and it is measured in "Bloom degrees." Higher bloom means stronger gels.

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of quality of gelatines. For more information on pricing and availability contact:
📧 [email protected] 📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

31/01/2024

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Food technologists are constantly searching for healthier alternatives to sugar without compromising taste. This has led to the development and use of various artificial sweeteners, including sodium. Understanding Sodium Saccharin Sodium saccharin can be easily recognised by its E number E954. This....

30/01/2024

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of quality cocoa powder to the food and drinks industry.

It is used in many products including to flavour in biscuits, ice cream, dairy drinks and cakes.

Apart from its use as flavouring, it is also used in the manufacture of coatings for confectioners or frozen desserts.

It is also used in the drinks industry for the preparation of chocolate flavoured drinks Cocoa powder is also consumed by the beverage industry for example for the preparation of chocolate milk.

Chemgrit Food supplies cocoa powder to the food and beverage industry.

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected]
📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

29/01/2024

Calcium chloride flakes are often used in the processing of foods. Here are some of the most common uses:
➡️ ADDS FIRMNESS:
Calcium chloride helps add firmness to cheese, tofu, and canned fruits and vegetables.
➡️ ENHANCES TASTE
Calcium chloride helps increase the salty taste of pickles without adding extra sodium.
➡️ IMPROVES TASTE
Brewers add calcium chloride to the water they use to make beer to lower the pH and add alkalinity, which improves the taste.
➡️ INCREASES SHELF LIFE
Spraying fruit and vegetables with calcium chloride increases firmness and shelf life.

Chemgrit Food supplies calcium chloride flakes to the food and beverage industry.

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected]
📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

29/01/2024

Aspartame is one of the oldest artificial sweeteners. It is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), so only a small amount is needed to provide a sweet taste. It is mostly used in:

🥤Soft Drinks: Many diet sodas and other low-calorie beverages use aspartame to provide sweetness without adding calories from sugar.

🍫Sugar-Free or Low-Calorie Foods: Aspartame is commonly found in a range of sugar-free or low-calorie products, such as sugar-free gum, sweets, desserts, and snacks.

🍨Diet and Light Products: Aspartame is frequently used in the production of various "diet" or "light" versions of food items, including yogurt, ice cream, and salad dressings.

Chemgrit Food stocks Aspartame and several other sugar alternatives.

For more information contact Chemgrit:

📧 [email protected]
📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

23/01/2024

Soap noodles are the main raw ingredient in the production of commercial soap bars or laundry bars.

If you are looking for more sustainable ingredients for your products, Chemgrit Cosmetics sources its raw materials from Cremer OLEO whose range of materials are already predominantly plant based.

Cremer Oleo’s also offers several "greener" alternatives, for example in controlled organic quality, palm-free, certified according to the RSPO SCC standard and increasingly recycled options.

For more information contact [email protected] or give us a call on 011 397 4455.

17/01/2024

Sodium tripolyphosphate or STPP is a common food additive. It is mostly used as a preservative and emulsifier but can also be used to retain moisture and improve the texture of meat and fish products.

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of STPP to the food and beverage industry. For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected] 📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

15/01/2024

Maltodextrin is sometimes used instead of sugar because it has similar properties. It can dissolve in water and creates a sticky substance, so it's used as a replacement in some foods to reduce sweetness.

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of various ingredients, to the food and beverage industry.

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected] 📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za

12/01/2024

Chemgrit Food is a supplier of sodium citrate to the food and beverage industry.

BUT WHAT IS ITS ROLE?
It has a variety of uses but most commonly it is included as a flavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator.

It's also used as an emulsifier for oils, allowing cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.

‼️INTERESTING FACT: MOST LEMON-LIME SOFT DRINKS OWE THEIR SOUR FLAVOR TO SODIUM CITRATE. 🥤

For more information contact Chemgrit:
📧 [email protected] 📧[email protected]
📞011 397 4455
🌐 www.chemgritsa.co.za