Question 1

What is glutamate?

Accepted Answer

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Glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of approximately 20 amino acids. What many people don't know is that glutamate is a naturally occurring component of almost all foods. Even the very first food a baby receives, breast milk, is a veritable glutamate bomb. Meat, fish, and especially tomatoes and Parmesan cheese contain high levels of glutamate.

Glutamate also represents the so-called fifth taste. It's called "umami," which means delicious in Japanese. Unlike sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, glutamate has a unique flavor and is described as harmonious, savory, and meaty. The taste of glutamate is very pleasant and distinctive.

Question 2

What are citrus fibers?

Accepted Answer

Citrus fiber is made from freshly harvested, juiced, defatted, and gently dried citrus fruits. It binds water and is a proven source of dietary fiber. Citrus fiber helps reduce the amount of flour, starch, and binding agents used, thus contributing to calorie and energy reduction. Furthermore, due to its unique consistency-enhancing properties, citrus fiber is used to reduce fat content. Its versatility makes it an indispensable ingredient in the modern kitchen.

Question 3

What is guar gum?

Accepted Answer

Culinary-wise, guar gum (or alternatively, locust bean gum) is unbeatable because it positively influences viscosity (preventing a floury mess) and thus the taste; the colors of vegetables and spices are not masked and remain natural. Most importantly, guar gum is the crucial ingredient for creating gluten-free recipes without compromising flavor.

Question 4

What are E-numbers (E-Nr.)?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of E-numbers is to provide orientation in the multilingual European region. Unfortunately, the E-number catalog includes chemical substances and foodstuffs together, which repeatedly leads to discussions.

Question 5

Without flavor enhancers (without GVZ)

Accepted Answer

With or without flavor enhancers? At MAISTRO, you have the choice and can immediately identify the corresponding products: Preparations labeled "without flavor enhancers" are free of flavor enhancers in the form of additives. They owe their taste solely to the natural aroma of their carefully selected ingredients.

Question 6

What does lacto-vegetarian mean?

Accepted Answer

A lacto-vegetarian diet refers to a plant-based diet, including dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. Eggs and meat are excluded. You can identify such products in our store by the label "lacto-vegetarian."

Question 7

Lactose-free

Accepted Answer

Lactose is the sugar found in milk, also known as milk sugar. Many of our products meet the requirements of a lactose-free diet: Our preparations labeled "Lactose-Free" are lactose-free according to their formulation*.

Question 8

Gluten-free

Accepted Answer

Gluten is the so-called sticky protein. It is found in grains such as wheat, spelt, barley, oats, and rye. Numerous MAISTRO products are gluten-free* according to their formulation and are therefore suitable for a gluten-free diet. Consumers can identify them by the "Gluten-free" label.

Question 9

Yeast-free

Accepted Answer

Yeast or yeast extract (a concentrate of dissolved yeast cells) is found in numerous food products. Yeast extract is primarily used in convenience foods and seasonings due to its aromatic and savory flavor. For a yeast-free diet, MAISTRO offers a wide variety of products that are formulated* to be free of yeast or yeast extract. These are labeled "yeast-free" on the packaging.

Yeast extract is converted into purines in the body, and the resulting uric acid buildup can cause gout. It also promotes coronary artery disease.

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