The addition of fortifiers such as vitamins and minerals can go smoothly, if developers are aware of the perils and solutions available during processing.
One of the fascinating aspects of spices is the way they travel from their native lands and areas of major production to become more popular in other places around the
Chef Chris Warsow, of Bell Flavors & Fragrances, discussed flavor trends and doing business in the flavor industry during an interview with one of Prepared Foods’ editors.--Eds.
Clean labels are said to attract consumers. However, like so much with consumers, perceived wants may fit poorly with reality.According to a 2008 report by The Freedonia Group, from 2002-2007,
Consumers can benefit from drinks enhanced with whey to help control weight; vitamins and minerals to help maintain health; and ingredients that help with immunity, energy and overall fitness.
A marketplace demanding bolder and more varied options is driving flavor formulators into new realms of innovation. As Prepared Foods’ “2008 Flavoring Trends Survey” finds, they are turning to superfruits an authentically ethnic flavors, though concerns abound.
A generally accepted notion says that it takes 5lbs of fresh garlic to replace 1lb of dehydrated garlic. The Garlic Company has found this is not the case, however, in an independent sensory evaluation of fresh and dehydrated garlic.