Corbion is working with manufacturers of corn tortillas to fortify their products with folic acid. At first available for enriched grains, new solutions now also include corn tortillas, to help lower birth defect risks such as spina bifida in infants.
Flatbreads contribute significantly to the sustainability of food systems. They can be made from various cereals, pseudocereals, or pulses, promoting the use of local produce from marginal lands. Their short baking times, which can even eliminate the need for an oven, reduce energy consumption. Additionally, their ability to wrap around food or serve as utensils lessens the need for tableware and saves water.
Bread, a staple of the daily diet, has a history intricately linked to human civilization. Among its myriad forms, ‘flat’ breads stand out due to their distinctive thinness, ranging from mere millimeters to a few centimeters in thickness.
Nagual celebrated its 20th anniversary working to bring European consumers closer to the gastronomic culture of tortillas for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, fajitas and other native dishes of Mesoamerica. The anniversary coincides with the best year in the history of the company in terms of results, with an expected turnover of EUR 3 million this year, which is 23% more than in 2022.
DeutscheBack is presenting its baking concepts for the international bakery industry at its café-inspired iba stand in Munich. The German specialist developed solutions that work worldwide, addressing the challenge of developing product innovations that meet flavor, health and sustainability trends, while being economical to make.
Corn tortilla chips are on track to hold a major proportion of the industry, and the market is expected to grow as a result of the increasing number of product launches in new varieties, according to a new study from ResearchAndMarkets.
Mission Foods introduced Zero Net Carbs Tortillas in September – a new release with zero net carbs and zero sugar, Keto-certified, high fiber and low in calories.
Family-owned company Paulig is looking into acquiring 22,000 square meters of land next to its tortilla factory in Landskrona, Sweden. At the end of 2022, Paulig plans to make the investment decision.
Mexican cuisine is also becoming increasingly popular in Central Europe. Burritos, wraps, tortilla chips and quesadillas are popular snacks, and are based on thin Mexican tortilla flatbreads.
