FDBusiness.com

Global food ingredients and solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced that SODA-LO® Salt Microspheres is the winner of the 2013 Asian Manufacturing Award for Innovative Food and Beverage Ingredients. SODA-LO® is the groundbreaking salt-reduction ingredient licensed by Tate & Lyle that is made from salt that enables food manufacturers to meet global demands for lower-sodium foods without compromising the taste or functionality of their products.

This award marks the fifth time SODA-LO® Salt Microspheres has been recognized by the global food and beverage industry within a 12-month period since its launch in September 2012.

“We are honored that our global customers and peers acknowledge the need for innovative ingredients,” says Dr Andy Hoffman, Director of Health and Wellness Product Development, Tate & Lyle. “This recognition further demonstrates how SODA-LO® helps food manufacturers develop reduced-sodium options without sacrificing taste, meeting the growing health-and-wellness demands from consumers around the world.”

The Asian Manufacturing Awards provide timely and valuable recognition for those companies providing innovative technology solutions that enable regional manufacturers to reach and sustain the required levels of world-class performance. Across the 39 categories, including the food and beverage industry, judging criteria included solution innovation, customer impact, customer engagement and regional market penetration.

According to Roper Reports Worldwide, 64 percent of global consumers are trying to minimize or avoid foods that are high in salt, which makes it the most commonly avoided food ingredient.

“Regardless of your geography, there’s a growing awareness among consumers of the potential health implications of increased levels of salt,” says Dr. Hoffman. “SODA-LO® provides food manufacturers with a solution that ensures their products support the public’s desire for healthier options.”