FirsTaste will feature an innovation showcase with more than 20 creations and technologies, as well as several educational sessions on industry topics
September 6, 2018
FirsTaste 2018 is all about providing the insights, know-how, inspiration and depth of information that will allow participants to walk away with actionable concepts and strategies for their business.
New website helps Comax Flavors better serve industry needs
August 4, 2018
The newly designed website showcases the company’s products and services and combines functionality and design. The interactive website engages users to access multiple flavor samples and on trend information.
Ingredion launches NOVATION PRIMA 309 and 609 organic functional native starches
June 15, 2018
NOVATION PRIMA 309 and 609 organic native corn starches provide a comparable viscosity and gel strength to modified starches, yet qualify for a simple, “organic corn starch” label while providing cold-temperature stability. The certified-organic corn starches are unique, providing both process tolerance and cold-temperature stability. The starches create a smooth, short texture that, once cooked, do not set to a gel or cause syneresis, even after several freeze/thaw cycles.
CEO Gilbert Ghostine adds, “At Firmenich, we are passionate about mastering taste across all its dimensions, from being at the source of the best quality of natural ingredients, all the way to creating unique experiences that consumers love. In a world of increasingly label-conscious consumers, our Natural and Clean Label platform is dedicated to developing a portfolio of the most authentic taste profiles that our customers and their consumers can trust.”
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas-related pain, intestinal distention and constipation and/or diarrhea in people suffering from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Low FODMAP foods and ingredients help to reduce these symptoms.
Bioenergy Life Science receives positive opinion in new EFSA ruling on the safety of D-Ribose as a novel food ingredient
June 1, 2018
Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. (BLS) welcomed this news today (May 31) in a published result of the EFSA evaluation of its core ingredient D-Ribose. (EFSA Journal 2018;16(5):5265). EFSA concludes that D-Ribose is safe for the general population including children and that this relates to a value of 36 mg/kg/day, which for a 70Kg adult is equivalent to a daily dosage of 2.5g, which is a strong dose for efficacy.
With “A Fresh Take on Taste,” Tastepoint by IFF will provide food and beverage industry representatives with multiple opportunities to learn about what the future has in store. The experience begins on the evening of September 26 with a special trend trek event and continues on September 27 with keynote speeches and more.
Symrise releases 2018+ top flavor trends for North America
May 22, 2018
For the 2018 report, Symrise took a unique approach, using multiple phases and a variety of resources. They examined the beverage, sweet and savory categories and looked for commonalities between the three areas.
Watson offers a free, eight-page educational guide to choline for future formulations
May 22, 2018
There are a number of significant changes to nutrients on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels, which will go into effect starting January 1, 2020, for larger food and supplement manufacturers. The FDA has added choline as voluntary nutrient on the Nutrient Facts Label, with a DV of 550 mg. Choline was not allowed on the Nutrition Facts panel under past regulations.