The Natural Foods Trading Company

Seed spices have firmly established themselves as essential components in global cuisine, prized for their robust flavours, health benefits and versatility. While often considered the foundation of sauces, stews and marinades, these spices are experiencing a resurgence as the stars of new culinary applications, from toppings and sprinkles to trendy snacks. To read more about the Rise and Resilience of Seed Spices, click the link. https://lnkd.in/gcsgBYY5

Sesame seeds are visual, textural, and flavour champions, often called the "queen of oilseeds." With one of the highest oil contents of any seed, with a nutty, savoury taste, sesame is a staple ingredient in cuisines worldwide. Flavourful and crunchy, sesame seeds are valued globally as a health food, containing compounds that may help combat harmful free radicals and are rich in quality vitamins and minerals. While synonymous with Asian cuisine, sesame seeds are also finding their way into a range of other culinary applications, aligning with key consumer flavour trends. To read more on the textural and flavour champions of Sesame Seeds and Biscuit Crumb, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gRfmXyXf

Introducing the newest product to the NFTC pantry - Gluten Free Corn Flakes. Developed in 1894 by toasting small flakes of corn, Corn Flakes have long been a staple in Australian kitchens. From the classic Honey Joy at children's birthday parties, to alternative ingredient bread crumbs and protein bars, corn flakes continue to evolve and find themselves in new recipes and creations. These crispy flakes of goodness that are baked to a golden perfection are not only gluten free, but also seed free and nut free. Whether using corn flakes for snacking, with milk for breakfast, creating healthy mueslis, baking up a sweet storm, or using the texture & crunch to batter some crispy chicken, they are an absolute gluten free must to satisfy your customers taste buds. For more information on the newest addition to the NFTC pantry, contact your Account Manager today, or email us at info@nftc.com.au.

When people hear "instant mashed potatoes" or "potato flakes," many may think of watery school dinners, overly salted airplane food, or nostalgic weekends at their grandparents' house. But beyond these associations, potato flakes are an unsung hero in the world of food manufacturing, offering a wide range of practical applications and culinary benefits that go far beyond those initial impressions. To read the rest of the article, make sure to click the link below! https://lnkd.in/gXd8W-hb

Salt and pepper have graced and saved our dinner tables for millennium. Needing no introduction, as it simply falls under the heading of ‘seasonings’, salt and pepper are considered the pillars that support the flavour of our food. Salt is a powerful flavour enhancer, which makes it an obvious choice to grace our tables, but why has pepper had such staying power and how is it aligning with current consumer interests? To read the rest of the article, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gQ4QPD6p

Move over organic fads, intermittent fasting and strict plant-based diets. The new hottest trend amongst Australians this year is the ‘meat reducer' diet. Health and environment are dominating drivers when it comes to consumer choices these days, and this has led to a more nutrition-focused and tailored product offering on the shelves. CEO of Food Frontier, Simon Eassom also noted the importance of budget as a motivator for reducing meat consumption, rising from 40% in 2021 to 54% in 2024. To read the rest of the article about the Meat Reducer diet, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/g_rCGHs2

The festival of lights is just over a month away, so it's the perfect time to start preparing. With so many sweet and savoury dishes to consider, NFTC's extensive pantry is the perfect place to start stocking up for the occasion. To secure stocks today for Diwali, contact your Account Manager or email us at info@nftc.com.au.

Walnuts are celebrated not only for their rich, nutty flavour but also for their impressive nutritional profile. Adding a savoury nutty flavour, and much needed protein and healthy fats, their versatility makes them extremely popular in the culinary industry. To read the rest of this article about Hazelnuts and Walnuts, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gKR2V6eH

We are excited to be visiting Fine Foods again this year in September. With so much to see, the NFTC team will be walking the aisles of Fine Foods ready to catch up with current customers, meet new people and taste a whole lot of samples! If you are planning to attend, make sure to let us know so we can come and say hi. Email us at info@nftc.com.au. But don't panic! We have team members staying behind at the office to make sure all your orders are processed and dispatched as usual. We would never leave you hanging for your deliveries!

The utilisation of freezing bulk ingredients has always been a common occurrence in food and beverage manufacturing. But standard freezing practices are a thing of the past, with issues of clumping, crystal formation and loss of nutrients, all of which in one way or another affect the manufacturing process and quality of the finished product. To read the full article on the IQF Take Over, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/g7yan-Tw