Arista Cereals, a joint venture between CSIRO and French farmer-led co-operative, Limagrain, has exclusively granted Allied Pinnacle the licensed patents for High Fibre Wheat in Australia.
High Fibre Wheat is high in amylose, meaning the resulting flour contains six times more fibre than standard wheat flour, without any compromise on taste.
Is the result of 20 years of global research and development between CSIRO and Limagrain, which combined their efforts in 2006 as Arista Cereal Technologies.
High Fibre Wheat delivers benefits for consumers relating to both the amount of fibre and the type of fibre. The naturally high fibre content is delivered through conventional breeding to provide more resistant starch, a prebiotic fibre, than traditional wheat, with a host of benefits to consumers.
Allied Pinnacle CEO David Pitt said, “We are investing in the future of Australia by bringing the CSIRO-developed High Fibre Wheat to Australians. Unlike other wheat flours, High Fibre Wheat, and the resulting flour it yields, looks, tastes and bakes like regular flour, answering consumer demand for products that don’t require any new eating habits. It’s a true grain to table solution that we’re proud to provide.”
Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend Australians enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups including grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties.
High Fibre Wheat products are already available in the US and Japan and are currently being developed in European markets.
Allied Pinnacle business owner, Nisshin Seifun Group, has the exclusive rights to High Fibre Wheat in Japan.
Allied Pinnacle general manager Innovation Robyn Murray said, “We know consumers are looking for better-for-you choices that are minimally processed. Using High Fibre Wheat in your favourite grain foods is an easy and natural way for Australians to increase their intake of fibre without having to sacrifice taste or texture. This is a big win for the grain food industry and the Australian consumer.”
Arista CEO Eric Vaschalde said, “Following the introduction of this High Fibre Wheat in the US, Japan and Europe, I am delighted to announce a long-term partnership in Australia, home of our shareholder CSIRO.
“Thanks to Allied Pinnacle, High Fibre Wheat flour will be soon available to the Australian market. Consumers will now be able to enjoy the benefits of increased fibre in their favourite white bread, using only wheat, with no compromise to taste.”
