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TruBake Ultra-AS 1680 — The Clean Label, Allergen-Free Drop-In 1:1 Replacement for HPMC/METHOCEL!
Our Clean‑Label HPMC Replacer is a state‑of‑the‑art functional ingredient developed to fully replicate the performance of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) in bakery systems—with a true 1:1 replacement ratio. Designed for brands seeking to remove synthetic cellulose gums without compromising structure, volume, or texture, this breakthrough solution offers exceptional thermal gelation, binding, and moisture control.
Completely clean label, allergen‑free, and supported by a stable supply chain, it allows manufacturers to streamline formulations, simplify ingredients lists, reduce costs, and maintain the high‑level performance HPMC is known for. With smooth integration into existing processes, it is exceptionally easy to use, delivering consistent, reliable results batch after batch.
US and European food manufacturers are under mounting pressure to remove E464 (HPMC) from their labels — without sacrificing the performance their gluten-free and specialty bakery products depend on. Ultra-AS 1680 TruBake solves that problem completely.
Product Benefits:
• Functional replacement for HPMC.
• Mirrors HPMC’s viscosity, gelation, binding strength and crumb enhancement.
• No reformulation or hydration adjustments needed.
• Clean label.
• Allergen free.
• US & EU compliant.
• Excellent thermal gelation behaviour.
• Replicates HPMC’s heat‑set structure, providing lift, stability, and improved texture in gluten‑free and specialty bakery systems.
• Slows staling and crumb degradation.
• Reduced baking time vs pure HPMC.
• Enhanced moisture management.
• Improves dough handling, delays staling, and ensures even moisture distribution for superior shelf life.
• Cost saving ingredient.
• Provides meaningful cost reductions compared to HPMC, with more stable pricing and improved formulation economics.
• Easy to use, integrates seamlessly into dry or wet mixing systems with excellent dispersibility—designed for simple, worry‑free incorporation.
• Reliable, stable supply.
• Non GMO.
Product Applications:
• Bakery products such as breads, cakes, flatbreads and pastries.
• Gluten free bakery products.
• Plant-Based meat.
• Ready meals and sauces.
• Wheat based products, adding softness.
• Dairy alternatives for cream cheese and yoghurts.
• Commercial bakeries, including frozen and par-baked bakery items.
• Functional and performance foods such as protein bars.