Two new products showcased at IFT, Benophos™ and Levona™ from ICL Performance Products, are “better- for-you” ingredients for consumers concerned about sodium and cardiovascular health. Benephos is a reduced-sodium phosphate technology that functions as a preservative synergist, allowing beverage formulators to market shelf-stable, potassium-enhanced beverages that are lower in sodium. Levona is a leavening agent rich in calcium and sodium-free. It is a healthier alternative for foods that usually contain sodium-based leavening agents. ICL Performance Products LP, Barbara B. Heidolph, 314-983-7940, Barbara.heidolph@icl-pplp.com
As parents get their kids ready to go back to school, GTC Nutrition reminds them that kids need to build more than their mind to lead a healthy life. Parents should offer snacks that are rich in calcium and contain prebiotics. Many bone-healthy foods enhanced with NutraFlora prebiotic fiber, such as Horizon Organic yogurts and smoothies, can be served as a snack on their own or incorporated into easy and fun after-school snack recipes that will help kids build strong bones. See nutraflora.com for recipes. GTC Nutrition, Trina O’Brien, 303-468-5077, tobrien@gtcnutrition.com