Batory Foods, a national distributor of food and fine ingredients, will highlight its extensive portfolio of ingredient and sweetener solutions at IFT First, Booth #5043, July 14-17 in Chicago. Focusing on the beverage industry, Batory will highlight its wide-ranging natural sweeteners and specialty ingredients, while also demonstrating its advanced custom blending capabilities.
At the Batory Foods booth, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the “Batory Boba Bar,” a highlight of this year’s show. There, R&D professionals can explore the latest trends of boba tea. Also known as bubble tea, the beverage has enjoyed a surge in popularity, especially younger demographics, driven by unique flavor profiles and the playful experience of chewing tapioca pearls.
Through the company’s network of sweetener partnerships, Batory has reimagined the beverage, which is traditionally known for its high sugar content. Batory will debut sugar-free boba tea prototypes in creative flavors utilizing the sugar alternatives, stevia and sucralose. The “Batory Boba Bar” is designed to inspire innovation, demonstrating how Batory can help create customized, good-for-you beverage concoctions that consumers are seeking.
In addition, Batory’s sweetener specialists will address with attendees the complexities of formulating with sugar alternatives while maintaining the same level of sweetness, texture, and mouthfeel. The Batory team will also lend its deep expertise in cost optimization during product formulation, specifically relating to how sugar alternatives can be leveraged for cost savings. The company’s goal is to arm its customers with solutions that simplify the sugar reduction decision process for all food and beverage applications.
“We are thrilled to showcase our innovative solutions at this year’s IFT First,” said Jessica Zielinski, Vice President and General Manager of Batory Sweetener Solutions. “Our sugar-free boba tea prototypes are a perfect example of how we are meeting the growing consumer demand for healthier beverage options without compromising on taste or experience. We look forward to engaging with industry professionals and demonstrating how our advanced ingredient solutions can drive innovation in the beverage sector.”
