The March 2019 issue of Prepared Foods features our cover story on flavor boosters and maskers, ingredients for men's health, the growing pet food market, and much more.
Modifying flavors, whether enhancing them without changing them or masking bitter or off notes from necessary ingredients, requires an in-depth understanding of ingredients and their components.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most beloved and vilified ingredients in history
March 15, 2019
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a pantry staple across the globe, yet the subject of skepticism in the US where stigmas prevail despite extensive research proving its safety.
The new lines of probiotic-infused or fermented products are favored for their light and delicate flavors. However, a major challenge for makers of such beverages has been that it can be difficult to mask any undesired fermentation or savory notes in these types of water-heavy products.
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.
For makers of "better for you" foods and beverages, a focus on certain key nutrients beyond protein, healthful fats, and slow-metabolizing carbohydrates is essential. Here are some of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals to consider when targeting the needs of today's men.
A look at products and services for food product developers
March 11, 2019
BENEO used the ISM Sweets & Snacks trade fair in Cologne, Germany, to sample toffees with its functional carbohydrate, Palatinose. Palatinose replaces more than 30% of the high glycemic sugars contained in a standard toffee recipe, supporting a lower blood glucose response.
With rising disposable incomes and an increasing tendency to regard pets as part of the family, it is not surprising that the trends apparent in the market for human prepared foods—led by interests in health, snacking and indulgence—also should be increasingly apparent in pet foods sector.
A look at new prepared meals and entree products making a debut in March 2019
February 27, 2019
Understandably, some innovation details are meant to be kept behind closed doors. Yet there are times when it’s okay to talk and take a peek at what’s inside those doors.
A look at new snacks and appetizer products making a debut in March 2019
February 27, 2019
Developed under license with Mondelēz International group, The OREO A La Mode features battered and fried OREOs as a crunchy and dippable treat—combined with Sonic’s ice cream.