A Healthy Aura

May 9/Prepared Foods May 2011 “Hitting the Shelves” --Sales of bottled water continue to rebound in the U.S. as, according to

Convenience Store News, the segment saw sales rise 4.2% in 2010, following a 10.2% plummet in 2009, and are projected to increase 3% in 2011. Aiming for a share of that growth, Bolthouse Farms has launched Aura Botanical Water.

The natural, enhanced water is infused with herbs and fruit juice, and Aura’s three flavors are Cucumber Lemon Rosemary, Orange Basil and Grapefruit Sage. Each promises a serving of fruit, 45 calories and 50% of the recommended daily value of vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12.

Remember a child’s kaleidoscope? You put your eye to a cylinder fitted inside with angled mirrors and—as soon as you twist the end of the cylinder—there’s a changing pattern with the shifting of small pieces of colored glass. That’s also something of an apt description for the plant-based food and beverage market, which continues to capture attention as it grows and shifts.

Consumers are looking for plant-based milks with the protein content and mouthfeel of dairy. In this webinar, you will learn how our specialty enzymes can elevate your milk formulations from functionality to flavor.