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Hydrocolloid Selection for Plant-Based Formulation: Xanthan Gum, Psyllium Husk & Aquafaba Functional Comparison

Hydrocolloid Selection for Plant-Based Formulation: Xanthan Gum, Psyllium Husk & Aquafaba Functional Comparison

Plant-based formulators reach for hydrocolloids when an egg, a dairy fat, or a gluten network is no longer doing the work. The three most useful options…

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Quinoa in Commercial Formulation: Whole Grain, Flour, Flakes & Puffed Forms for Functional Bakery & Snacks

Quinoa in Commercial Formulation: Whole Grain, Flour, Flakes & Puffed Forms for Functional Bakery & Snacks

Quinoa moves through commercial supply chains in four formats: whole grain, milled flour, rolled flakes, and puffed. Each form carries a different functional…

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Managing Oil Separation in Bulk Natural Peanut Butter: Stabilization Strategies for Co-Manufacturers

Managing Oil Separation in Bulk Natural Peanut Butter: Stabilization Strategies for Co-Manufacturers

Anyone who has opened a drum of natural peanut butter after a few weeks in storage already knows the problem. A clear layer of oil sits on top, dense paste…

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Organic vs Conventional Aquafaba: Cost-Premium Trade-offs & Lead Times for Clean-Label Manufacturers

Organic vs Conventional Aquafaba: Cost-Premium Trade-offs & Lead Times for Clean-Label Manufacturers

Aquafaba is the cooking liquid from chickpeas, used in commercial vegan baking and confectionery as a plant-based egg replacement. Suppliers ship aquafaba…

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GRD is a full service wholesale food ingredient supplier. Our customers range from small businesses, to distributors, and industrial producers in North America, and across the world. GRD prides itself on getting straight to the source of our ingredients, and maintaining strong relationships with growers. Our customer service specialists will gladly help you with quotes, delivered costs, specifications, and plenty more to ensure your project is successful.

We specialize in securing quality ingredients, at very competitive prices, resulting from our international network of certified farmers. We challenge you, to challenge us to find your ingredients.