Brampton, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/17/2016 -- Canadian food ingredients distributor, CCC Ingredients is pleased to announce that it now offers Maskal Teff™ in the Canadian market. CCC Ingredients specializes in providing solutions for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and food industries utilizing innovative ingredients, which are competitively priced.

Since the "Year of Quinoa," in 2013, consumers and manufacturers have been searching for the "Next Quinoa." Teff is an ancient, whole grain and tops of the list of newest ingredients. While many people have never heard of Teff before, it is important to remember no one had heard of quinoa before it become popular. Now is the time to incorporate Teff into your formulations before everyone else.

CCC Ingredients has partnered with the Teff Company to make Maskal Teff™ available. The Teff Company has been growing this ancient, whole grain in the Western United States for over 30 years. The grain has full traceability from the partnerships they have developed with their farmers. The Teff Company is the most experienced and largest producer of Teff in North America.

CCC Ingredients offers Maskal Teff™ in three formulations: grain, flakes, and flour. Teff has a mild, nutty flavor and is gluten-free. Maskal Teff™ is also non-GMO project verified and is perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and those with wheat and egg allergies.

Maskal Teff™ grains are offered in brown an ivory grains. The ivory grain has a mild and very sweet flavour, while the brown grain has a nutty, chocolaty, malty flavour. Both are designed to complement other flavours.

Maskal Teff™ flakes are one of the newest additions to the Teff product line. They are able to be consumed on their own, like in cereal, or are able to be added to other products, such a granola bars or toppings for breads.

Maskal Teff™ flour provides a solution for gluten-free baked goods. It closely mimics the texture, colour, and flavour of whole grain flours. America's Test Kitchen conducted 126 trials with baked goods and the results were Teff was the preferred tasting gluten-free flour.

In addition to providing a gluten-free option, Teff is a source of protein and high in fibre. It also contains essential minerals and nine essential amino acids. For more information about CCC Ingredients and Maskal Teff™ please feel free visit their official website at www.ccc-ingredients.com or contact CCC Ingredients at 800-461-1638 or by email at info@ccc-ingredients.com.

About CCC Ingredients
CCC Ingredients is part of one of the largest, independent distributors in Canada, CCC. The company is dedicated to creating strong relationships and partnerships with each and every one of their clients, partners, supplies, and customers. They offer one of the widest ranges of products and solutions and are knowledgeable of both current and upcoming market trends to keep their clients on the leading edge in their respective industries.