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Home » food texture

Articles Tagged with ''food texture''

CheezIt Crunch boxes

Cheez-It Crunch Debuts Bold New 3D Snack Line with Three Cheese-Packed Flavors

The brand’s biggest innovation in three years delivers edge-to-edge flavor and satisfying crunch, launching first at 7-Eleven this October before a nationwide rollout in January 2026
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 16, 2025

The new snack is a bold lineup that combines 100% real cheese with a more satisfying crunch and a 3D shape designed to deliver edge-to-edge bold flavor.


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Ice cream in a cone

Hydrocolloids, Enzymes Key to Texture in Plant-Based Foods

From dairy alternatives to meat analogs, ingredient systems help formulators improve stability, mouthfeel and protein functionality to meet rising consumer demand
Nesha Zalesny
September 15, 2025

Formulators are turning to hydrocolloids and enzymes to solve texture and stability challenges in plant-based dairy, meat and beverage applications.


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Peels Gummies packages

Huer Foods Launches Peels, Peelable Gummies Made for Play

Inspired by TikTok’s peelable candy craze, new mango and banana gummies turn snacking into a fun, shareable ritual with real fruit juice and a squishy, flavor-packed center
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 13, 2025

Available in mango and banana flavors, Peels feature a peelable outer layer and a soft, squishy center, mimicking the fun of peeling real fruit.


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Freeze Dried Candy Brands packages

Ferrara Debuts Freeze-Dried Versions of SweeTARTS, Lemonhead and Spree

The reformulated candies maintain original flavors in a light, crunchy format, reflecting broader confectionery trends toward texture innovation and novel snacking experiences
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 9, 2025

The products maintain the original flavor profiles of each brand but replace the chewy or hard textures with a light, crunchy bite created through freeze-drying. 


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Bubs Candy Packages

Sweden’s Viral Candy Brand BUBS Lands in US Retail Nationwide

Starting August 2025, Target, Walmart, Kroger, and other major retailers will carry BUBS’ signature foamy gummies—vegan, gelatin-free and already a TikTok sensation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
August 25, 2025

TikTok videos of BUB's unique chewy-meets-marshmallow texture and playful oval and skull shapes generated billions of views, sparking demand among US candy lovers. 


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Plant Based Milk with Oats

Amano Enzyme USA: Improve Plant-Based Milk

Enzyme fights curdling in plant-based milks
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
August 14, 2025

Plant-based milks from sources like almond, pea, soy or oat can be susceptible to separation in low pH solutions—so eliminating curdling and keeping the product smooth in acidic beverages like coffee is important for a positive consumer experience.


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Healthy Bowl ADM

ADM: Alternative Protein

ADM's 2025 Protein Report highlights trends in alternative protein innovation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
July 8, 2025

ADM unveiled its latest proprietary research examining protein consumption and innovation, with a specific look at consumer motivations and novel sources spurring new protein product development.


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Jungbunzlauer:Taste—Plus Texture

Jungbunzlauer using IFT FIRST to showcase texture, mineral fortification
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 27, 2025

The company will spotlight its broad and growing offering of high-performing, functional ingredients that support cleaner, more sustainable product development across food, beverage, and nutrition.


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Maggi AirFryer product

Nestlé Expands Air Fryer Range

The company is developing a range of recipe mixes, meals and seasonings to support modern cooking with the home kitchen device
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 28, 2025

Nestlé’s recent expansion of its air fryer range in the US, Chile and Mexico builds on the success of its global modern cooking portfolio, already present in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and China.


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Forager Greek Yogurt package

Forager Project Dairy-Free Organic Greek Style Yogurt

The yogurt contains 10g of plant-based protein from organic cashews and rice protein
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 28, 2025

The product delivers 10g of protein per serving, while delivering the thick, creamy texture consumers expect from Greek yogurt – all without dairy, added sugar, or fillers.


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