Plant Fibers: Natural Performance with Guaranteed Supply Security IMPAG Schweiz

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Tamara Strebel

Senior Sales & Product Manager

IMPAG AG

Today's modern food market demands a symbiosis of transparency, naturalness, and first-class functionality. Plant fibers are an indispensable building block of modern recipes in this regard—a product group where we have been experts for years.

To fulfill our promise of long-term quality and delivery capability, we are now partnering with two new specialized companies: Mikro-Technik, with regional fiber production in Germany, and Caremoli, with full control over the psyllium supply chain. We are sending a clear signal: our expertise remains your advantage, bolstered by our new partnerships.

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Technological Excellence: Architects of the Food Matrix

In modern food technology, plant fibers act as architects of the matrix. It is no longer just about filling volume, but about the targeted control of physical properties. Our long-standing understanding of these raw materials helps you use the fiber network and high water-binding capacity specifically for your products:

The Capillary Effect: Insoluble fibers form a complex, three-dimensional network. This acts like a sponge that binds moisture and keeps it securely within the product—a decisive factor for freshness and juiciness.

Viscoelasticity and Gel Formation: Psyllium develops highly functional gels upon contact with water. These gels provide doughs with a structure and elasticity typically only achieved through proteins, such as gluten.

Individual Texture Design: By specifically selecting different fiber lengths, the mouthfeel can be precisely adjusted. Whether a rustic, high-fiber texture is desired or the fiber should act "imperceptibly creamy" in the background, our broad portfolio enables any texture specification.

Applications:Versatility as the Key to Success

Plant fibers have become true all-rounders in the food industry. Their importance spans almost the entire spectrum of modern food production. Across various product categories, they act as a crucial lever to optimize both sensory and economic parameters. They allow technological challenges—from moisture control to structuring—to be solved efficiently without unnecessarily complicating the ingredients list.

Baked Goods & Gluten-Free: In classic breads, fibers increase dough yield and significantly delay staling. In the "gluten-free" sector, psyllium is the technological gold standard for generating stable volume and preventing a crumbly texture.

Fine Bakery Wares & Convenience: In muffins or sponge cakes, fibers often serve as an excellent fat replacer. Additionally, the fiber network improves break resistance for transport and preserves juiciness throughout the entire shelf life.

Plant-Based & Meat: For meat alternatives, creating an authentic, fibrous structure is essential. Our fibers also reduce the "shrinkage effect" during frying. In traditional meat products, they stabilize emulsions and effectively lower cooking losses.

Nutritional Physiology & Marketing:Added Value on the Packaging

In addition to technological performance, health-related added value is a decisive driver of product success. Plant fibers allow attractive marketing messages to be placed directly on the packaging without burdening the declaration:

Nutri-Score & Fortification: The targeted use of fibers immediately improves the nutritional profile and often leads to a better Nutri-Score rating. Claims such as "high fiber content" become easily achievable.

Clean Label: Since fibers are obtained through purely physical processes, they can be declared simply as "plant fibers". This replaces E-numbers that require declaration and fits well with an appealing ingredients list.

Your Swiss Partner for Stability and Expertise

In a dynamic market environment where structures often change rapidly, we remain your reliable constant. The fact that we are expanding our portfolio with new, strong partners for dietary fibers and psyllium is a direct result of our commitment to always offering you the best solution.

Know-how you can rely on

Behind every raw material in our portfolio lies far more than just a technical data sheet – it lies the years of experience of our team. We consciously chose these new partnerships to continue using our specialized knowledge in the field of plant fibers as a tool for your success.

With our familiar service and the personal reliability that has connected us with the Swiss food industry for years, we are at your side. Whether jointly searching for the optimal solution for new product development or ensuring logistical precision in day-to-day operations – we are proactive. Rely on our continuity and stable supply chains so that you can fully concentrate on what matters most: first-class food for your customers.

Mikro-Technik GmbH & Co. KG (Bürgstadt, Germany)

Mikro-Technik is a traditional German family business specializing in the mechanical processing of renewable raw materials. As a certified manufacturer of dietary fibers (including apple, wheat, and oat fibers), the company stands for the highest purity and technological precision. Production in Germany guarantees short transport routes, high flexibility, and seamless quality control.

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Caremoli Group (Mailand, Italy)

Caremoli Group is an internationally renowned specialist in functional ingredients with deep-rooted expertise in processing psyllium (psyllium husks). The company is characterized by a vertically integrated supply chain: every step is monitored, from controlled cultivation in India to state-of-the-art processing. Caremoli is known for its innovation in developing high-fiber solutions that combine maximum functionality with absolute traceability and purity.

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