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Fo o d M a g i c D a i l y M o n d a y, J u l y 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 4 PECANS AS A PROTEIN COATING FOR MEAT Packed with protein and healthful unsat- urated fats, the pecan has moved to the forefront as a nut recognized for its supe- rior quality and great versatility in the food industry. As consumers look for more nutritionally sound snacks and quick meals, chefs now can look at pecans as an alternative to white wheat flour as a fish and poultry coating. Pecans have a meaty, mellow flavor and crunchy texture. They are extremely nutritious, containing high amounts of monounsaturated fats and a protein con- tent of nearly three grams per one-ounce serving. A rich source of fiber (almost 10 percent of the recommended daily value), pecans also provide more than 19 vita- mins and minerals, and are sodium- and cholesterol-free. Pecans are bursting with antioxi- dants, which help curb cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer. They also are gluten-free and have been approved by the American Heart Association as a recommended heart- healthy food. Look beyond the traditional pecan piece or half in the kitchen. Pecan meal, which has the texture of a coarse flour, makes an excel- lent coating for proteins like chicken or fish. Season the meal, roll pro- teins to coat and oven-bake on a non- stick pan. For more texture, add small pecan pieces to the mix to replicate crunchy "fried" bits. More healthful than frying, baking pecan meal-coated pro- teins also provides a delicious, practical substitute to refined white wheat flour for avoiding gluten sensitivities. Want to give it a try? Revered Chef and Southern folkways expert Virginia AGTRON OFFERS QUALITY ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTATION Many major food companies are finding that Agtron instrumentation is invaluable in controlling the quality and consistency of their products. These bench top units are accurate, repeatable and easy to use process analyzers. The development of food flavor and appearance is directly related to the degree of process, and as such, quantitative meas- urement becomes imperative in control- ling both the absolute and customer per- ceived quality. The Agtron Abridged Spectrophotometers are designed specifi- cally for high resolution analysis of the degree of roast, bake or fry, of fruit matu- rity and of color/appearance variations of a variety of food products. Agtron instruments perform product analysis by using very specific wave- lengths of light to illuminate the sample surface and measure the reflected energy. The results of analysis are displayed as a single "Agtron" number. Many products require little or no sample preparation before being tested, making it easy for multiple users to achieve consistent results. Agtron has experience with many types of food prod- ucts. If, however, your product is unique, the compa- ny offers a Free Laboratory Testing Program. Its staff of application specialists will perform a comprehensive sample evaluation. Samples submitted will receive full spectral analysis to determine the color signature of the product and spectral activity as it relates to the desired index. It uses this information to decide which Agtron measurement system and what specific wavelengths (color mode) should be used. The samples are tested C o ntinued o n P age 3 7 C o ntinued o n P age 3 7 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH IFT Lee M. Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jules Denton Kim Forrester Sharon Kether Delaney Oser Carlos Velasquez Associate Publishers Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director JoEllen Lowry Jeanie Catron Associate Editors André Gressieux Art Director Yasmine Brown Graphic Designer Caitlyn McGrath Sarah Glenn Heather Canale Customer Service Managers Stacy Davis Kim Stevens Show Logistics & Distribution James Gennette Marcos Morhaim Mark Romero Account Managers Enrico Cecchi European Sales Food Magic Daily is published by Oser Communications Group ©2016 All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 www.osercommunicationsgroup.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy