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The new EXBERRY® reds range includes shades such as “Vivid Red,” “Purple Plum,” “Veggie Red” and “Brilliant Pink,” made from fruits and vegetables including carrots, blackcurrants, radishes, blueberries and sweet potatoes.

Coconuts are the fruit of the coconut palm, botanically known as Cocos nucifera. Coconut water is the translucent, free flowing liquid obtained from the inside of the coconut. It has been utilized for many years as a natural source of hydration.

Hydrocolloids belong to a heterogeneous group of long-chain polymers (polysaccharides and proteins) characterized by their property of forming viscous dispersions and/or gels when combined with water.

Following draft guidance issued from the FDA, Ingredion Incorporated announced US food and beverage manufacturers can intensify development of reduced-sugar products using ASTRAEA® Allulose.

The prototypes represent a mix of foods and beverages that support three major shifts in global consumer eating behavior: plant-based protein, sugar reduction, and clean and simple labels. 

The drive to satisfy the sweet tooth of the American consumer seems to become more complicated and confusing every year. The realities of the obesity epidemic create a divide that nearly every consumer confronts on a daily basis.

Shoppers are increasingly ingredient-conscious and seek snack experiences that fit within evolving dietary preferences and personal goals.

The US yogurt category is already seeing high levels of low/no sugar development, with 20% of all launches in 2018 carrying such claims, up from just 4% in 2013.

People still rely on the primal instinct of aroma to gauge food safety and quality. It's estimated that some 80% of flavor involves the sense of smell.

People typically associate fiber with "traditional" applications such as bread, nutrition bars or functional beverages. Yet most would be surprised to know that their favorite candies, ice cream, chocolates and other sweets also can be formulated with fiber for an extra nutritional boost.