Consumers are paying more attention to the fiber-content of their foods than ever before, as gut health shakes off its stigma for good. Ireland-based CyberColloids discusses this in its report about functionalized fibers. The company is highlighting these as a clean label replacement for hydrocolloids, which are classified as food additives in Europe. Meanwhile, consultancy […]
A report notes the ‘umpteen benefits associated with powdered eggshell membrane’ and identifies it as a growth area in the food and beverage sector, where its potential uses span bakery and prepared food categories. The eggshell membrane powder market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% over the next […]
German flavors and fragrances company Symrise AG has opened a US facility near Atlanta, Georgia, for the production of natural food ingredients, investing approximately US$57m in the nearly 100 acre site to grow its US business. Symrise also recently opened a plant for the production of its cosmetic ingredients in the US in South Carolina. […]
Ingredion has added three functional potato starches to its processed cheese ingredient portfolio, giving manufacturers greater functionality and choice. CheeseApp 50, 70 and 80 enable recipe cost savings in processed analogue block cheeses while delivering the appealing texture and sensory qualities consumers crave, according to the company. This is the first time Ingredion has brought […]
Eight new fibers are now approved for inclusion on the Nutrition Facts label. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, released decisions made on citizen petitions to expand and better define what ingredients fall under the legal definition of “dietary fiber.” When in 2016 FDA unveiled a new definition for dietary fiber […]
Waste from wine making can have a second life as a shelf-life–extending ingredient in fatty foods, researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) have shown. The pulpy residue, which is known as pomace, can contribute to pollution when the pesticides and fertilizers used on wine grapes leach into soil and water, explains researcher Changmou Xu, […]
Forget bagels and cupcake frosting, cream cheese is now served as a whipped topping on tea, like the creamy milk foam on a cappuccino. The concoction, which would make any conservative tea-lover shiver, originated in southern China – but it’s now common in the Asia Pacific region and a handful of cafes in the US. […]
‘Functional fruit flours’ from starchy unripe bananas – which are low in sugar and in some cases high in RS2 resistant starch – could open new doors for formulators looking to clean up labels and reduce sugar, says the firm behind the NuBana green banana flour range, debuting at the IFT show this month. Green […]
To the list of excellent reasons to use olive oil, we can add this one: it may be an effective preventative against brain cancer. We already know olive oil is well worth adding to your diet for better heart health. It’s been shown to decrease arterial inflammation, lower blood pressure and contribute to weight loss […]
Seaweed masquerading as pasta is becoming very popular for consumers looking for a low-carb alternative to their normal pasta, according to Mintel. Sea spaghetti sales have grown in Europe, especially among a rising health-conscious shopper base. The Mintel Global New Product Database revealed gluten-free products represented 15% of all pasta launches in 2016. The idea […]
Dairy processors and soft drinks manufacturers can exploit the huge potential offered by high-protein RTD beverages with Nutrilac WheyHi, an innovative new ingredient solution from Arla Foods Ingredients. Sales of RTD beverages are exhibiting strong growth, with worldwide sales set to grow by 28 per cent between 2016 and 2020. This trend reflects increased demand […]
In Europe, 86%of today’s consumers want to see ingredients and nutrition information provided for alcoholic beverages: an increase from two years ago. While on pack labels remain the most immediate way to reach consumers, drinkers are also showing increased willingness to access information from digital devices. GfK Belgium, a market research company, carried out a […]
Chia is a hot superfood. But entrepreneur Angelo Morini saw in its varying quality an opportunity, and his Anutra brand of chia was born. Chia is an ancient grain native to Central America that has been grown for many centuries. Morini said it has no worldwide standard of identity, so the nutrient content of the […]
