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.

Formulation of Stuffed & Filled Food Products

Big convenience and flavor sometimes come in small packages.

John Shackelford Liz Chan Kirsten Benneter

February 26, 2019

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Stuffed sweet and savory delights, such as pierogi, calzones, pocket pastries, and filled pastas present challenges to processors. The biggest hurdle: Keeping the insides sumptuous—and inside—while having the outsides maintain their texture and integrity, be it fluffy, flaky, or crunchy.

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.

You’ve made the decision to go with plant-based nutrition in your product. But if you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with the issues it presents in formulating a great product – particularly at higher protein levels or in gluten-free applications.

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2019 April

Check out the April 2019 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on RTD coffee and tea drinks and ingredients, trends that are shaping the future of desserts, emerging botanical ingredients, and much more.

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