Ingredient challenges: Safe, Satisfying and Stabilized Dressings and Sauces
For example, the low-carb movement has pushed many to turn toward salads. Since the induction phase of the Atkins diet advises against foods with higher carbohydrate levels (such as carrots and tomatoes), people are “beefing up” their salads with proteins from eggs and turkey to ham, bacon and cheese. Although these components turn a bland, leafy meal into something rich and filling, the addition of a creative dressing is needed to truly bring the meal to life.
According to the Association for Dressings and Sauces (Atlanta), a survey of 1,000 Americans revealed that salad dressings are more popular with women than men. Some 25% of women “love” salad dressing and use it more than any other condiment sauce. Their usage is strongest in the Northeast region of the U.S. Additionally, 81% of consumers aged 18 to 24 said they liked salad dressing the best of condiment sauces.