Taura Natural Ingredients has launched a new range of real fruit flakes combined with ancient grains.

Incorporating high density grains such as chia and amaranth into cereals has traditionally been problematic because they tend to sink to the bottom of the bowl when milk is added. However, the company has overcome this by incorporating the grains into fruit flakes. The result promises an improved eating experience for the consumer with optimised distribution of ingredients throughout the product.

Raf Vanlommel, sales and marketing manager for Taura Natural Ingredients, says, "The popularity of ancient grains and the rise in demand for healthier breakfasts are two trends that have emerged simultaneously and to dovetail them is a logical step. However, formulation difficulties have stood in the way of NPD in this area.

"Weve solved this problem by combining the grains with our URC fruit – which is a fantastic solution because fruit is completely in tune with the trend for healthy eating and better for you breakfast products."