FAQ's
At Extrusion Co we regularly get asked a number of questions about extrusion based technology and our products. We have therefore added this section to our website in anticipation of your needs.
If your question(s) is not answered here, do not hesitate to contact us by Email stuart@extrusionco.co.nz or pete@extrusionco.co.nz and we will do our best to answer your question(s) as quickly as possible or alternatively direct you to a another suitable technical resource that may be able to help.
Q What allergens are declared/managed on site at Extrusion Co?
A At Extrusion Co the main declared allergen we have in our production process is gluten, given that wheat flour is a major raw material and
occasionally soy as in soy lecithin (emulsifier E322).
Q Is Extrusion Co – Halal certified?
A Extrusion Co is Halal Certified by FIANZ– our products meet Halal requirement. Please enquire if you have any questions.
Q Is Extrusion Co – Kosher certified?
A Extrusion Co is not currently Kosher certified – but given the absence of any animal or fish proteins in our products, our products are potentially
suitable for Kosher. Please enquire if you have any questions.
Q Does Extrucion Co use Palm oil in any of your products?
A No - we do not use Palm oil in any of our products – the main vegetable oil we use is Canola.
Q Does Extrusion Co use any ingredients that may contain genetically modified organisms?
A No – Extrusion Co Ltd endeavors to ensure that all ingredients used on our premises are Non GMO. Based on information provided by our
suppliers, no ingredients contain or have been manufactured with genetically modified organisms.
Q Does Extrusion Co use artificial colours in its products?
A No artificial colours are used in any Extrusion Co products – we only use NZ Food Safety Authority approved natural colours. The main natural
colour we use is Annatto (norbixin) E160b for various golden crumb formulations, we occasionally use paprika E160c and Curcumin/turmeric E100
to customise colour requirements for some clients to produce yellow or brown shades of crumb.
Q Does Extrusion Co offer a ‘clean label declaration’ on its products?
A Yes - we can formulate various crumb products to achieve a ‘clean label declaration’ – please contact us directly.
Q Does Extrusion Co use any returned or used bread products to make its crumbs?
A No – all Extrusion Co crumb and stuffing products are made from fresh, traceable raw materials. Returned bread from supermarkets has traditionally been reprocessed into breadcrumbs – but due to a lack of traceability and pasteurisation, these types of crumb products present a significant food safety risk – especially when used in coating raw meat and fish.
Q Does Extrusion Co offer a ‘Gluten Free Coating Crumb’?
A Please refer to the ‘No Gluten’ Product Section. Extrusion Co can offer an excellent ‘Made from No Gluten’ product. We have an intensive clean down routine in our factory prior to running these products to minimise the risk of any cross contamination – our label declaration will state “This product is made from 100% gluten free materials – but is manufactured in a factory that also process gluten based products.” We do work with clients to test product for any presence of gluten on a batch by batch basis to give them added confidence.
E NUMBERS
E numbers are an international recognised code for various ingredients and additives including colours used in foodstuffs throughout the world. Extrusion Co only uses recognised food ingredients that comply with NZ and Australian Food Standards.
E number and Description for Natural Colours as used at Extrusion Co
E100 Curcumin or Turmeric yellows
E160b Annatto – orange/golden colours
E160c Paprika – orange/reds
Note: The extrusion based cooking process allows us to produce a range of crumbs/products to an ‘additive free’ specification or to achieve a ‘clean label’ declaration.
