John Shackelford, MSc, is a corporate chef and culinary manager helping to lead the R&D, Process Improvement, and Culinary teams at Giraffe Foods Inc., a private label custom manufacturer. A Food Science and Technology graduate of Louisiana State University, Shackelford is a regular contributor and may be contacted at www.giraffefoods.com.

Batters and Coatings Combine Functionality and Flavor with Texture Appeal and Visual Enticement

Coatings provide a variety of new flavors, texture, appearance, and mouthfeel

John Shackelford

January 31, 2019

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The addition of coatings to foods is more than structural. Batters and breadings are used to enhance the whole eating experience, and perhaps even add some unexpected twist.

Things That Go Crunch in the Night

Consumers crave crunch and have a taste for texture. Formulators need ingredients for just the right bite

Kirsten Benneter Liz Chan John Shackelford

July 19, 2017

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Whether it’s crunchy or chewy, consumers are more tuned in than ever to textural variation in foods.

HPP: Culinary Meets Tech

What research chefs need to know about high pressure processing

Kirsten Benneter Liz Chan John Shackelford

November 15, 2016

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Nowhere is the technological culinary revolution more evident than in methods such as sous-vide and High Pressure Processing (HPP)—sometimes referred to as High Pressure Pasteurization.

Formulating In-Demand Snacks: How to Create the Textures Consumers Want Today

Texture is what takes a snack from “one of many” to “one of a kind.” In this webinar, you’ll learn how specialty starch-based texturizers can make a sheeted or baked snack’s texture loud and crunchy or light and crispy — and how achieving that just-right texture can help your healthier snack stand out in a competitive marketplace.

This webinar will provide an introduction to the fast-growing market for CBD as a signature ingredient in mainstream U.S. food and beverage product development.

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Batters and Coatings Combine Functionality and Flavor with Texture Appeal and Visual Enticement

Things That Go Crunch in the Night

HPP: Culinary Meets Tech

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