One of the challenges for the product developer is to create products that meet consumer expectations for flavor, aroma and texture.

Dried plums have a range of applications in food processing.

Flax seed is a major oil crop and one of the richest sources of omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA) known to man. It is also rich in dietary fiber and is an excellent source of lignans and other antioxidants.

Raisins are a natural product that may be used in a wide variety of applications.

There is a growing demand for natural colors in the global marketplace.

Phosphates have a wide range of functions when used in meat systems.

Sweetness is not only a basic taste; it is also a characteristic that makes food desirable.

Flavors are a mixture of compounds, distillates, concentrates, extracts and essential oils that are combined to give a specific flavor profile to a food. 

Known as the most important meal of the day, the breakfast category continues to expand. Attendees of Prepared Foods’ 2006 R&D seminar learned that consumers are lured to breakfast foods by inclusions like almonds, soy and dairy products, whole grains and more.