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FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Acacia (Gum Arabic) as a Dietary Fiber

The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation
December 17, 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.


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Nexira: Premium Texturizer

Nexira’s new naltive delivers highest viscosity at lower temperature
December 6, 2021

Nexira used this year’s Food Ingredients Europe exhibition to introduce naltive locust bean gum, a natural and highly efficient texturizer. It offers the highest viscosity at lower temperatures and is easy-to-use in traditional and plant-based formulations.


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AKFP: Clean Label Starches

High amylopectin level helps AKFP’s new potato starches excel in food formulations
December 3, 2021

American Key Food Products now offers Native Waxy Potato Starch and Pregelatinized Native Waxy Potato Starch to the North American food industry.  Made in Germany, these starches contain very high levels—over 99%—of amylopectin, which contribute to higher quality end products, such as fruit fillings, baked goods, soups and sauces, salad dressings, condiments, snacks, meat alternatives, and others.


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CP Kelco: Alternative Dairy Drinks

CP Kelco launches dual-function gellan gum solution for dairy alternative beverages
November 12, 2021

CP Kelco’s new KELCOGEL® DFA Gellan Gum is a single-ingredient, dual-function solution for formulating plant-based, dairy alternative beverages.


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New Approaches to Crafting Foods & Beverages with Appealing Texture

When the texture of a product is finalized developers can begin to fine-tune flavor
Joseph Light
July 12, 2021
According to the International Taste Institute, taste drives 88% of F&B consumer purchase intent, making it the most important attribute for food and beverage products’ success and overshadowing other considerations like price, health and convenience. Yet taste, as the palate perceives it, is not merely a combination of aroma and flavor.
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CP Kelco: Sustainable Solutions

CP Kelco on track toward 2022 sustainability objectives
April 21, 2021
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce the results of the company’s global sustainability activities for 2020. The company is committed to more sustainable manufacturing to minimize its environmental impact, in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and its own Triple Bottom Line commitment to people, planet and profit.
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CP Kelco: Power of Nature

CP Kelco launches online resource for innovation and the “Power of Nature”
April 14, 2021
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, now offers a multi-media resource spotlighting its capabilities in action. Filled with value-creating ideas and nature-powered innovation, "Innovation… Powered by Nature" aims to help manufacturers in the food, beverage, home and personal care segments understand market trends and navigate a changing industry landscape through problem-solving and collaboration.
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Increased Frequency of Natural Gums, Hydrocolloids in Food & Beverage Applications

Manufacturers have taken advantage of expanded forms and sources of gums and technology that can increase functional ranges
Deborah Cross
April 14, 2021
Gums and hydrocolloids are a diverse collection of polysaccharides that create gel-like formations when in contact with moisture. They are extremely versatile, improving texture, mouthfeel, and physical appearance in foods and beverages. Gums can be used to increase viscosity levels or benefit flow. They are especially prized for increasing stability in an ingredient matrix.
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Ingredion: Indulgent Texture

Ingredion launches ULTRA-TEX 1311 modified potato starch
March 29, 2021
Ingredion Incorporated has expanded its potato-based solutions with new ULTRA-TEX® 1311 modified potato starch. The waxy, instant starch offers food manufacturers a new way to create premium products with enhanced product appeal and cost savings potential.
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