date:May 14, 2013
According to TIC Gums, gums and gum systems (hydrocolloids) allow tortilla formulators and manufacturers the opportunity to produce higher quality tortillas in a more efficient manner with higher yields. Using only a few ounces of a hydrocolloid will put more tortillas on store shelves sooner and reduce waste.
According to Euromonitor the market for tortillas increased an average of 8.7% every year from 2007 through 2012, making tortillas the fastest growing packaged industrial bread product i