Stews conjure up images of home-cooked meals simmering for hours on a Sunday afternoon. However, time-pressed consumers can now come home from work any day of the week to thaw frozen meals in the microwave. In a short time, they can have satisfying stews—almost like Mom used to make.
Formulators can create tasty prepared stews by adding flavors and flavor enhancers. The challenge is selecting the right blend of these ingredients for savory applications that look and taste like homemade foods.