Caramel colors are among the oldest food colorings, used in the food industry to impart an appealing appearance to food products since the 1800s. Today, caramel colors account for approximately 80% of all color additives used in foods and beverages, appearing in products such as, spirits, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, and even pet foods.
The flavor or Cool Ranch Doritos and Funyuns can now be found on potato chips
July 27, 2021
For the first time, Lay’s, a flavor innovator and proponent of experimentation, is bringing two iconic snacks, Doritos and Funyuns, to market as Lay’s potato chips.
Naturipe and Chobani designed the parfaits with grab-and-go snacking in mind
July 26, 2021
Each 6oz Berry Parfait contains fresh Naturipe blueberries, Chobani® Greek Yogurt, and granola and serves as the perfect snack-sized option for those craving a sweet and wholesome treat.
Ingredients such as malted grain syrups, cinnamon, chocolate, fruits, vanilla, spices and even flavored salts and soy sauce are what bring baked goods to life
To claim that flavorants used in baked goods are a secondary concern in batch production would be inaccurate. Yet the focus on the flours, texturants, fats, and leavenings in discussions of bakery production seems to overwhelm all other ingredients. Yet ingredients such as malted grain syrups, cinnamon, chocolate, fruits, vanilla, spices and even flavored salts and soy sauce are what bring baked goods to life.
Innova Market Insights data show almonds most prevalent in global new product development
July 21, 2021
With global consumers becoming more engaged in purchasing food products that fit into their specific lifestyle choices and address sought-after health claims, the latest findings revealed by Innova’s Global New Products Report demonstrate that almonds are a key ingredient in new introductions that are tailored to fit consumers’ specific lifestyles and health goals.
Innophos introduces Textur-Melt® LM89 and DKP to stabilize, enhance high-protein drinks
July 21, 2021
Innophos introduces Textur-Melt® LM89 and DKP (Dipotassium Phosphate), which help stabilize and improve the performance, functionality and quality of drinks that contain protein from sources including whey, collagen, and plant-based sources.
Florida Food Products helps FIRST/IFT21 attendees explore global tea varieties
July 20, 2021
Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, presented at FIRST—Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology—IFT's reimagined virtual event and solution exchange (IFT21).
AAK used year’s virtual IFT21 to showcase better-for-you bakery, confectionery, and plant-based foods
July 20, 2021
AAK offers a wide range of multi-functional fat solutions that help manufacturers create foods for today’s marketplace, including plant-based versions of everyone’s favorite foods that keep taste and texture intact. All items feature one or more of AAK’s multi-functional fat solutions and are non-hydrogenated and low in saturated fat.
European officials approve Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M for foods, beverages
July 20, 2021
Sweegen will expand its European business after the European Union Commission published its approval of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages.
Butter Buds offers dairy-free option to replace block butter
July 20, 2021
Butter Buds Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, recently developed an oil-based solution that allows manufacturers to replace block butter in many formulations, such as bakery products.