MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 8, 2023 – Renewal Mill, an early leader in the upcycled food movement, has just launched its third Upcycled CertifiedⓉ ingredient, Upcycled White Corn Flour, a byproduct of the cornmeal milling process. This ingredient joins the company’s existing portfolio of gluten-free, nutrient-dense, upcycled flours which currently includes Organic Okara Flour, made from the byproduct of soymilk production, and Oat Protein, made from the byproduct of oat milk production. Prior to Renewal Mill’s intervention, the corn flour byproduct was going to food waste destinations such as animal feed, ethanol production, and landfill.
Given its higher starch and carbohydrate content, Upcycled White Corn Flour pairs well with the high-fiber Organic Okara Flour and high-protein Oat Protein Flour to create unique, functional flour blends that are both packed with nutrition but also ideal for food manufacturing processes like extrusion.
For example, Seven Sundays, a Minnesota-based planet-forward breakfast company known for serving up cereals made with only real ingredients, used a blend of Oat Protein and Renewal Mill’s Upcycled White Corn Flour as the base of its new “Oat Protein Cereal.” The cereal, which comes in four flavors - Simply Honey, Super Fruity, Maple Cinnamon and Chocolate Sea Salt - contains 5 grams of upcycled plant-based protein per serving, no artificial or natural flavors, and no high-intensity sweeteners. The new line is also gluten free, Glyphosate-Residue free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Upcycled CertifiedⓉ through the Upcycled Food Association. Starting this month, Oat Protein Cereal can be found in Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.
Renewal Mill is selling the Upcycled White Corn Flour in 50 LB bulk bags, and the ingredient is currently being used in R&D by companies producing salty extruded snacks (chips and puffs), tortillas, crackers, breads, and more. R&D professionals can get samples of the new flour by contacting Renewal Mill via their website here. Learn more about all of Renewal Mill’s ingredients by contacting the Renewal Mill team directly at info@renewalmill.com to inquire.
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ABOUT RENEWAL MILL:
Named a "World Changing Idea" by FastCompany, Renewal Mill is the first "climate friendly" baking company and upcycled ingredient supplier in the U.S. As a leading upcycled food company, Renewal Mill fights climate change and global food loss by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing, converting them into superfood ingredients and premium, plant-based pantry staples. Starting with the byproducts of plant-based milk, Renewal Mill has crafted a line of premium, high fiber, gluten-free, vegan and plant-based flours, as well as ready-to-eat soft baked cookies and artisan "just add oil and water" baking mixes. All of Renewal Mill's products are chef-crafted by Alice Medrich, a five-times James Beard Award winning cookbook author. Renewal Mill is women-owned and operated and based in Oakland, California. To learn more about Renewal Mill or purchase its wholesale or consumer products, please visit www.renewalmill.com. Together, we can bake a better future.
Media Inquiries:
Caroline Cotto, caroline@renewalmill.com, 508-889-0893
ABOUT SEVEN SUNDAYS:
On an inspirational honeymoon to New Zealand, Hannah and Brady got a taste of good muesli and a sustainable food system. Shortly thereafter, they started Seven Sundays to flip the US cereal aisle on its head because they knew there had to be a better way to start the day. Today, Seven Sundays produces many better breakfast items such as gluten free mueslis, nut-based granolas, protein oatmeal, grain free sunflower cereals, and their new oat protein cereal, in packaging made from recycled plastic. Seven Sundays is a proud Certified B Corporation. Learn more at www.sevensundays.com.
Media Inquiries:
Gianna Cesa, gianna.cesapr@gmail.com