W HYDROCOLLOIDS, INC JOINS IPPE 2019

IPPE is the world's largest annual poultry, feed, and meat technology exposition. All segments of the industries are represented, attracting more than 8,000 International visitors from 125 countries. Our W Hydrocolloids' agents met with leaders in poultry and meat processing in the USA and also had visits from offshore processors. 

W Hydrocolloids is a leading food ingredient solution provider with more than 40 years of experience in the food industry specializing in Carrageenan for food applications. It is also a seaweed supplier in the Philippines supporting sustainability and livelihood of seaweed farmers.

CARRAGEENAN IN DULCE DE LECHE

A sweet, creamy, and rich decadent confection perfect for desserts, that’s Dulce De Leche! This delightful syrup is made of Milk, Whey, Sugar, Glucose, Sodium Bicarbonate, and of course carrageenan that plays a big role to make texture better. It’s flavor is achieved due to Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar through heat.

Common Ingredients:
Milk, Whey, Sugar, Glucose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Carrageenan

Sample Formulation:
Fresh Milk 75.94%
Whey 3.80%
Sugar 18.98%
Glucose 1.14%
Sodium Bicarbonate 0.11%
Carrageenan                         0.03%

Procudure:
1. Weigh ingredients.
2. Premix whey and Na Bicarbonate (Premix 1).
3. Premix Sugar and Carrageenan (Premix 2).
4. Disperse Premix 1 in Milk.
5. Heat the mixture to 50°C then add Premix 2 and Glucose.
7. Continue heating to obtain 65-70° Brix.
8. Remove from heat then incorporate air by beating strongly until to 70°C.
9. Pour in a container and let it cool.

SIAP’S NEW VP FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

John Wee during SIAP’s  induction of officers

WHI & MRDC President John Wee is elected as the Vice President for External Affairs for 2019-2020 by the Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP). The induction of officers was held during the Philippine Seaweed Congress, wherein challenges and opportunities in the Seaweed Industry were primarily tackled, last October in Lahug, Cebu City. 

Hans Porse's visit in WHI Headoffice

Hans Porse with the Sales and Marketing Team

Hans Porse, a seaweed industry consultant, shares his thoughtful insights on the International Trade of Seaweeds and Carrageenan with MRDC and WHI Sales and Marketing Team during his visit in the Philippines on October 2018.

WHI ACQUIRES HALAL CERTIFICATION

Last August 4, 2018, W Hydrocolloids, Inc., a carrageenan producer and a seaweed supplier in the Philippines , was audited and achieved certification  from HDIP (Halal Development Institute of the Philippines), a religious non-government organization which is recognized by JAKIM (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia), MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura), mutual recognition with CICOT (Central Islamic Committee Of Thailand), affiliated with IFANCA (Islamic Food And Nutrition Council Of America), affiliated with MUI (Majelis Ulama Indonesia) and a member of WHFC (World Halal Food Council). This means increased marketability and scalability in the export market especially in South East Asia where most clients request for Halal certification recognized by JAKIM-MUI, and is also aligned with the company's commitment in meeting customer requirements and bringing customer satisfaction to a new level of excellence. 

WHI GOES GOOGLE

In the workplace, we need a tool that can provide us productivity, efficiency and convenience for our daily tasks, and Google speaks to our needs. Last July 6, 2018, a Training Expert Justine Concepcion, effectively conducted the G Suite Workshop to the WHI department heads and representatives.