WhiteWave Foods announced that all products in its portfolio containing palm oil are now sourced according to rules set by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
September 26, 2013
Palm oil currently is used in a variety of liquid creamer products.
Health, convenience and sustainability are key food trends. So, it’s no wonder that more manufacturers are advertising products as “free of preservatives, food coloring and artificial flavors.”
New technologies on fat- and oil-based ingredients, plus technical tips on reducing fats were offered at one Prepared Foods’ R&D Applications Seminar.
February 14, 2013
Dietary advice on fats has gone from reducing all fat to consuming the “good” and avoiding the “bad” fat. Asim Syed, director, Global R&D, Healthy Oils Applications at Dow AgroSciences, explained this and more in his Prepared Foods’ R&D Seminar presentation titled “Fats and Oils: Developing Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.”
Palm oil is 100% natural and rich in antioxidant vitamin E (tocotrienols). Palm fruit oil also increases “good” HDL cholesterol, compared to other saturated oils, such as coconut oil, to promote healthy cardiovascular health. Meanwhile, the fact that palm oil is trans fat-free makes it an effective, attractive ingredient in numerous formulations.
IOI-Loders Croklaan recently introduced Freedome® IC500, an innovative dairy fat replacer that is a drop-in solution claimed to provide frozen dessert manufacturers with the ability to reduce and control costs, while maintaining desired end-product quality.
Recently, IOI-Loders Croklaan, a fully integrated palm oil producer, welcomed its first bulk vessel shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil to North America.
Lipid and lipid components provide sensory, nutritional and functional aspects to foods and beverages. Emerging information on changing technologies, uses and health benefits of this macronutrient is provided.