Combining functional ingredient systems and acidulant expertise through multi-category prototypes that showcase the future of food and beverage innovation
ICL Food Specialties and Bartek Ingredients will showcase their expanded portfolio of ingredient solutions at Fi Europe 2026, taking place 17-19 November in Frankfurt. With Bartek now part of the ICL portfolio, visitors coming to stand 31B6 can explore a broader range of solutions across bakery, beverages, confectionery, dairy and dairy alternatives, meat, poultry, and seafood, and alternative proteins.
At stand 31B6, visitors can explore an expanded portfolio of technologies spanning:
- Phosphate Technologies
- Stabilising Systems
- Texturisers
- Acidulants
- Plant-Based Solutions
- Taste Solutions
The combined portfolio broadens ICL’s formulation toolkit and creates new opportunities to address taste, texture, stability, and performance, including expanded solutions for the confectionery market.
Visitors can sample a variety of prototypes that bring these capabilities to life across key food and beverage markets:
- Fortified Gummy Bears: Better-for-you gummy bears featuring Bartek Malic Acid for a well-rounded fruity flavour and hint of tartness. A functional blend of tricalcium phosphate (TCP) and Mag-nificent® dimagnesium phosphate supports optimal colour and added fortification for nutrition.
- Protein Crème Supreme: A creamy, high-protein chocolate hazelnut dessert delivering 20% protein, collagen peptides, and magnesium, with no added starches or stabilisers.
- Lemon Custard Cake: A moist, fluffy cake baked with LEVONA® Opus leavener, layered with a bright lemon custard featuring BEKAPLUS® Q3B for a smooth, stable texture and Bartek Malic Acid for a bold and tangy citrus flavour.
- Matcha Protein Glow Beverage: A smooth and creamy ready-to-drink matcha latte delivering 15% protein and collagen peptides, stabilised with JOHA® B 50 and BEKAPLUS® B 11 for a smooth, consistent texture.
- Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Label Chicken Breast: A tender, succulent chicken fillet featuring SALONA® natural mineral salt, TARI® COMBI P 20 NP for improved yield, and TAROMA® CHICKEN CL for natural chicken flavouring.
- Cost-Optimised Beef Merguez: A protein sausage made with ROVITARIS® SprouTx® S textured soy protein that awakens the taste buds with top notes of chili, cumin, and paprika from TARI® Spice Merguez.
- Fresh and Delicious Chicken Cheese Wrap: A satisfying snack showcasing ICL’s capabilities across multiple markets. The wrap features Bartek Malic Acid for improved flexibility, balanced overall flavour profile, and extended shelf life. The tender chicken delivers improved yield with clean-label TARI® COMBI P 20 NP, while the cheese offers a rich mouthfeel with JOHA®
ICL invites Fi Europe attendees to stand 31B6 to sample the prototypes, meet the team, and learn more about how working together can help shape the future of food.
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