Coffee is the most popular hot beverage in the U.S. and the second-most popular hot drink in the world. Translating this success into ready-to-drink (RTD) cold coffee drinks has had checkered success in the marketplace.
"A fortified beverage powder intended for developing countries was composed of vitamins, minerals, sugar and orange flavor. Organic acids were also added as food additive," investigators in Laval, Canada, report.
Folic acid supplements have been linked with lowering blood levels of homocysteine, and high levels of homocysteine have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so it has been thought that taking folic acid might decrease the incidence of events such as heart attack and stroke.
Prepared Foods gathered a panel of experts from around the food industry to explore health and wellness, new product initiatives and prospects for the future.
French cuisine has long been considered by many to be the gold standard for culinary excellence. Now, the economy has French consumers looking for affordable quality.
The year in foodservice beverages has been the year of the smoothie, with major and minor chains adding the beverage with a healthy positioning, nutritional ingredients and creative flavorings. That said, coffee remains the segmentís stalwart.
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