Starch: A Little Bit Goes a Long Way...

A free technical seminar open to food manufacturers who need assistance with product development. Focus: Selection and Usage of Starch. Speaker: Valerie Jezequel, National Starch and Chemical.

STARCH: A Little Bit Goes a Long Way"

Rumson, New Jersey - October 5, 2002 - Starches are a major ingredient in almost all types of food. Their selection is often a daunting task for manufacturers involved in the new product development process. The right starch influences not only the texture, crispiness, and appearance, but also the stability of foods ranging from meat and fish products to baked goods and dairy items, sauces and salad dressings. Ultimately, the manufacturers costs, quality, and competitive edge can be attributed to the choice of starch.

On Friday, November 1, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the New Jersey Small Business Food Alliance will present "Starch: A Little Bit Goes a Long Way." Valerie Jezequel of National Starch and Chemical Company will discuss the essentials of starch selection and usage in a variety of food applications. National Starch and Chemical Company is a Bridgewater-based company and global leader in the manufacture of specialty food starches. The two-hour presentation will be held at the Center for Advanced Food Technology (CAFT), 120 New England Avenue, Piscataway, NJ.

This seminar is FREE and open to all food manufacturers or those contemplating a manufacturing or ingredient blending venture. Due to limited space, pre-registration for this event is required. To register and obtain directions, contact New Jersey Small Business Food Alliance President Jeff Pedone at telephone: 732-576-1600.

The New Jersey Small Business Food Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides its members with the benefits of real-life experience on issues ranging from funding to product development, ingredient sourcing, marketing, and everything it takes to grow your food business. Meetings also provide opportunities to network with professionals in food technology, packaging, public relations, and sales as well as a unique group of entrepreneurs. The NJSBFA is supported by Rutgers University, the Center for Advanced Food Technology, and the Small Business Development Centers of New Jersey.

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