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February 2012/Prepared Foods -- Get true blackberry taste all year long, with Van Drunen Farms’ (VDF) Freeze-dried Blackberries. This naturally sweet fruit is high in antioxidants, including vitamin A, which promotes eye health, and vitamin C. In addition, blackberries contain magnesium, which is important for bone health. Blackberries are a sweet and tasty way to add flavor to many foods—even when not in season. Freeze-dried Blackberries from VDF are all-natural and offered in both organic and conventional forms. The product is available in whole pieces, granules and powder, making it convenient and versatile for many food applications, such as hot and cold cereals, snack foods, granola mixes and baked goods, teas and other beverages. Van Drunen Farms,

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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.