As we’ve discussed in a prior blog post, Trehalose is a label-friendly, naturally occurring, multi-functional disaccharide (double sugar molecule) with unique functionality in many food and beverage applications. It isn’t the most well-known ingredient, which is why we want to share it’s incredible potential. We source our Trehalose from our manufacturing partner, Nagase. Where is […]
Spotlight: Charlet Cota, Systems & Operations Administrator
Information Technology (IT) plays a crucial role in how well any business operates. Charlet Cota, Systems and Operations Administrator at Gillco, ensures that every system we use is operating as efficiently as possible for every employee. Charlet’s role is an important piece to the Gillco puzzle – when our processes are operating as they should […]
Plant-Based Meat Ingredient Solutions
We’ve talked about what plant-based is made of and what our favorite plant-based meat products on the market are…now, we want to talk about how we can help get you the ingredients you need to make your plant-based product come to life. Ingredient Solutions Gillco Can Provide Check out the various ingredients and benefits below […]
Chocolate Compound Coatings – How Are They Made?
A chocolate coating is just what it sounds like – the chocolate coat or outside layer that covers some of our favorite treats such as candy or cookies. Chocolate coatings are made using a mixture of fat, emulsifiers, flavors and sweeteners. What is the difference between chocolate and compound chocolate? This is a good question! […]
Cargill Chocolate – Made with a Promise
Our manufacturing partner, Cargill, has just launched an amazing program called Made With a PromiseTM, which guarantees that “every time you buy one of your favorite Cargill chocolate brands1 from participating distributors you can feel good knowing the cocoa was sustainably sourced2 and is helping to improve the livelihoods of women in West Africa, the […]
Spotlight: Maria Troncoso, Sales Support Specialist
At Gillco, our goal is to make customer experience our #1 priority. All departments work together to ensure we’re achieving that goal on a daily basis. Our Sales Support Specialist, Maria Troncoso, plays a crucial role in making sure our customers’ sales requests are being fulfilled in a timely manner. Whether it’s sending out sample […]
Gillco Ingredients enters distribution agreement with Corbion
San Marcos, CA – Gillco Ingredients and Corbion (Lenexa, KS) have entered into a distribution agreement. Gillco will focus on distributing the Opti.Form®, Purac®, PuraQ®, Purasal® and Verdad® product lines to meat and plant-based meat industries. “With foodborne illness being a top consumer concern, Corbion should be the name behind every meat company. They’ve created […]
OUR FAVORITE SUMMER COCKTAILS
There’s nothing better than a refreshing cocktail in the summer heat, are we right? Fruit, bubbles and a hint of sweetness can make the summer sun that much more enjoyable. One of our favorite ingredients we use to sweeten up our drinks is Big Country Foods Organic Cane Sugar. This organic cane sugar is made […]
Clean Label Starch Solutions
What is starch? Why do we use it, specifically in food applications? These are great questions that our manufacturing partner, Cargill, has mapped out for us in this article. Learn about the crucial role starches play in the food industry and the label friendly options that are available. In the era of the “adventurous” consumer, […]
Our Favorite Summer Grill Recipes
One of the best parts about summer (in my opinion) is that the grill becomes one of the main cooking instruments in the house. Even though we’re lucky that we can grill all year long in California, there’s something about grilling in the summertime and enjoying that delicious meal outside that just makes it taste […]