Huber to launch new 'super carriers' to satisfy demand for convenience

Huber Engineered Materials is launching two “super carrier” silicon dioxides for liquids, while delivering superior anti-caking and free-flow properties for the most challenging powdered food and industrial applications, the company has announced.

The ingredients – Zeofree PLUS 5191 and Zeofree PLUS 5193 silicon dioxides – will be launched at next month’s IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo in Chicago.

According to the company, ZeofreePLUS 5191 is a carrier in the form of spray-dried powder with an average particle size of 25 microns, while ZeofreePLUS 5193 is a conditioning agent in the form of milled powder with an average particle size of 14 microns. Both products provide outstanding carrying capacity at three times their weight as liquids.

“As our society becomes more mobile, the demand for convenience and on-the-go food products continues to soar,” said Frank Burkus, Global Marketing Director for Huber’s Silica business. “Our new ZeofreePLUS 5191 and 5193 grades set the bar in terms of performance for silicon dioxide carriers and free-flow agents and are the latest demonstration of Huber’s commitment to enabling our customers to satisfy market trends.”