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Manufacturers weigh in on upcoming ingredient and formulations trends, from dietary fiber to green tea extracts, low-fat to satiety-enhancing foods.

Research supports dietary fibersí role for health, from colon cancer to diabetes.

Modern society is challenged by increasing health costs and waistlines. In response, the food industry is working hard to develop products that will help consumers re-establish a balanced diet that

Formulation tactics for healthier baked goods--from fiber addition to reduced sodium contents--were provided by speakers at Prepared Foodsí R&D Application Seminars.

Cellulose has been in the news recently for its use in the manufacture of the alternative fuel, ethanol. It is the primary structural component of the primary cell wall of

Multiple ApplicationsOne company offers rice bran extracts for the food and cosmetic industries with quality ingredients that provide a positive impact on the consistency of finished products. RIBUS Inc.’s Nu-RICE™,

Structure and viscosity-providing ingredients, such as hydrocolloid gums, starches and dietary fiber, are key formulations tools. Some also offer health properties.

Consumption of dietary fiber may assist in reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly of the digestive tract, as well as reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Besides providing vibrant forest ecosystems and Christmas trees, conifer trees have also delivered a series of health-enhancing medicines and nutraceuticals.

Ingredients described as “clean label” are much in demand. One reason is they cross international borders more easily, whether in a finished product or a formula to be produced in multiple locations, since they often face fewer regulations compared to synthetic alternatives.