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Emslandstraße 58
Emlichheim
D 49824
Germany
+49(0)5943/81-0
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Emsland Group - Potato starch and derivatives
‘using nature to create’ – this guiding principle characterises the company philosophy behind the Emsland Group. Harvested raw materials are processed into innovative trendsetting quality products in tune with nature.
With a unique and creative range of products, expertise and local service, the Emsland Group has gained a foothold in the market and is not only Germany’s largest producer of potato starch, but is also a global leader in manufacturing refined starch products, fibers as well as potato flakes and granules.
Supplier of starches, flakes and granules
Emsland Group has a wide product portfolio with innovative and tailor-made products solutions of its customers. Starches based on potatoes and peas are successfully used in many sectors of food industry. Our fibres, flakes and granules are also indispensable for manufacturing all types of food. The Emsland Group has specialised in processing and refining renewable raw materials in:
- Potato starch and derivatives;
- Potato fibres;
- Potato flakes;
- Potato granules;
- During intercampaign pea starch and derivatives;
- Pea fibres and proteins;
- Derivatives based on (waxy) corn, tapioca, wheat;
- Other food ingredients, hydrocolloids and additives.
Our functional valued „Food Innovations“ are ideal for a wide range of applications. Depending on your needs, these natural and neutral-tasting ingredients can be used to optimize texture, appearance and firmness. In many cases our products are not just food ingredients, but are used as thickeners, binding agents, emulsifiers and stabilizing additives to create innovative and promising food solutions.
Starches for food production
The demands that food consumers make from products they buy are increasing all the time. They want uncomplicated, quick preparation. Above all, the range of products has to appeal in terms of taste and look. Furthermore, it has to fulfil nutritional criteria. Emsland Group applications are indispensable in food ingredients, as they increase functional value. The most important food segments we develop new food concepts, reformulate concepts, optimise total cost of production and reduce environmental impact are:
- Soups, sauces and gravies;
- Potato products;
- Coatings;
- Meat, poultry and seafood;
- Pasta and noodles;
- Snacks;
- Confectionery;
- Bakery products;
- Dairy.
We offer solutions for trends such as clean label, kosher & halal, gluten-free, fibre enriched, sustainability, acrylamide reduction, vegan as well as non-GMO and natural.
The Emsland Group has clear quality directives and is certified. Further details can be found at www.emsland-group.com. All products are made in Germany and guaranteed Kosher and Halal certified.
Apart from controlling a total of six production sites in Germany, the Emlichheim-based company headquarters of the globally active Emsland Group also controls a global network of 100 agencies and representative offices in Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Asia, as well as in North America and South America. Geographical proximity to regional markets enables the Emsland Group to spot global trends and react to them accordingly. This is a key criterion, in order to remain competitive in the future.
Emsland Group – a company which guarantees quality and establishes trust.
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03 Jun 2019 --- At Vitafoods Europe 2019, FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Thomas Pruter, Director Research, Development & Innovation at the Emsland Group, about the company's efforts to expand pea protein to new applications. Under its Empro brand, the Emsland Group is offering a product line of pea-based proteins. With a protein content of at least 84 percent, the Empro pea protein isolate distinguishes itself as an alternative to animal and dairy protein as well as soy sources in numerous applications. This makes it possible to develop an attractive product range of vegan meat alternatives, convenience products and sports nutrition options.
29 Jan 2018 --- Emsland is launching a couple of new starch products to address functional demands. “It’s more than starch, today, what we’re doing,” says Thomas Pruter at the company. “We are a processor of peas and potatoes in Germany with seven factories, and today we are using the complete package you can get out of these crops.” This means that it’s not just about starch, but also about flakes, protein and fibers that are used in the company’s formulations. The company is also seriously following trends like protein enrichment and using more vegetable proteins.
06 Jun 2017 --- As a global leader in dehydrated potatoes Emsland Group is supporting the market growth for high quality potato flakes. We offer ingredients for trends such as clean label, gluten-free, fibre enriched, sustainability, acrylamide reduction, vegan as well as non-GMO.
02 Mar 2017 --- For cheese products the Emsland Group offers you a wide range of product solutions and mixtures. By using our various starches and proteins, you can optimize the performance of your products, such as their grating ability, spreadability, melting behavior and storability, and thus adapt them to meet your individual requirements.
31 May 2016 --- Due to the low heat viscosity, good film-forming and the fast gelling properties Emden® ET 50 can be qualified as an excellent starch for the confectionery industry. The elasticity, clarity and low dosage level makes this product an innovative ingredient for food applications. Suitable to produce vegan and fat-free confectionery products with an excellent texture never showed before of a starch.
07 Nov 2022 --- With different raw materials, modified starches and dextrins, the Emsland Group is able to create coating blends, which meet your requirements regarding texture and functionality. With our dextrin products, we can offer additional possibilities to influence your product in terms of texture and fat absorption. Besides this, Emsland Group developed special coatings for home delivery French Fries (Embat®-Range).This Technical Paper is from Emsland.
25 Jan 2021 --- EMWAXY® is based on high amylopectin potatoes, containing more than 99% amylopectin, resulting in high-quality end products. This natural potato variety is being cultivated through traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques. EMWAXY® is a new commercial available amylopectin potato starch giving improved performance to final products for our customers. Contact emwaxy@emsland-group.de.
19 Mar 2019 --- Emsland Group has been developed numerous products within the food sector under the ambitious objective. The products Emes® EOA 30, Emes® ESA 15 and Emes® ESA 25 offer new functional pea starches with excellent properties for use in cheese alternatives/analogs and also for confectionery.
26 Aug 2018 --- With years of experiences in this sector, Emsland Group is able to provide innovative product solutions based on potatoes and peas for a wide range of gluten-free applications (gluten-free bakery, pasta, soups, dairy and meat). They allow you e.g. to create various gluten-free bakery products while also meeting your individual requirements.
16 Jul 2018 --- Emsland Group developed the new French Fries coating Embat® LF for fat reduction. Embat® LF reduces the fat absorption and shows a reduced fat content of the French Fry. Another benefit of the new product is the improved heat holding time.
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01 Jul 2016 --- Take a look inside trending solutions for the manufacture of stacked chips, baked snacks, coated nuts, snack pellets and direct expanded, extruded snack foods, by watching Emsland Group’s webinar on snacking innovation. In close co-operation with customers, contracted farmers and breeders, the latest snack developments are introduced.
