Newly published research supports the significant role of soluble dietary fiber to delay hunger and enhance satiety. Nutrition Research, an international publication, published “Soluble Dietary Fiber Decreased Hunger and Increased Satiety Hormones in Humans When Ingested With a Meal.”

GLG Life Tech Corporation, a global leader in the agricultural and commercial development of high-quality, zero-calorie, natural sweeteners, introduces GoZero™ Solutions.

It can lead to increased risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

Food and beverage companies are looking for sweetener options to satisfy consumer health without sacrificing great taste. Cargill's answer to this: EverSweet next-generation zero calorie sweetener.

Consumers are increasingly conscious of diet as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. These shoppers range from the general consumer simply looking for “better-for-you” options; to Baby Boomers, who are thinking about healthy aging.

Wixon introduces Mag-nifique Sweet Advantage, an all-natural sugar substitute that reduces calories from sugar while retaining sweetness. The new product is part of Wixon’s collection of Mag-nifique technologies that bring out the best in food and beverage products in a variety of consumer segments.

Companies looking for flexible flavor options can now use Zerose® erythritol at up to 1.25% in select beverage categories and label the ingredient as “Natural Flavor.”

iTi Tropicals, Inc. (iTi), a leading supplier of industrial tropical fruit ingredients, offers eight new prototype blends of coconut water with other juices. For beverage research and product development scientists, iTi Tropicals is pleased to share samples by visiting iTicoconutwater.com.

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food ingredients and solutions, served a healthier twist on culinary classics during the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago. Developed to celebrate the IFT’s 75th anniversary, the tasting menu consisted of reduced-calorie root beer craft soda; low-sodium, crispy French fry sticks; gluten-free German chocolate bundtini cake; and a reduced-calorie/reduced-sugar, soft-serve ice cream sundae bar.