Check out the July 2020 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on the critical formulation roles of flours and starches, the hot beverages market, new chocolates and candies hitting the shelves, and much more.
Trends such as non-GMO, gluten-free, sustainability, and various popular diets, are expanding the use of non-mainstream whole grains and seeds as well as other plant sources.
Prerequisites for product creation in this category include focusing on the molecular makeup of ingredients, and the processes that will be deployed in manufacturing
Today's consumer recognizes that Asian Cuisine is made of a complex web of interrelated relationships of molecular compounds, ingredients, cooking methods and techniques within cultural contexts that are at the same time unique and similar in resulting flavor experiences.
Spirulina is a protein that can be denatured with an excess of either heat or acid, resulting in color degradation (fading), coagulation, and agglomeration of particles
July 23, 2020
Spirulina, a microalgae containing a naturally occurring blue pigment called phycocyanin, is currently the only clean-label blue colorant approved for confectionery applications.
Nitta Gelatin's Wellnex collagen peptides are ideal for new functional senior health foods and drinks
July 21, 2020
Nitta Gelatin offers a diverse portfolio of collagen peptide ingredients under its Wellnex brand, which are specifically tailored to support seniors' unique wellness priorities.
Company to introduce artificial intelligence line of equipment; remote, live-streaming video services; and mail-in miniature plant trials
June 25, 2020
MicroThermics has been the global leader in small scale, UHT/HTST, and aseptic processing for more than 30 years. Its slogan, “Always Innovating,” is the secret behind its success. But besides its equipment, what does this mean to those in food and beverage new product development?
It's difficult to say exactly what the new consumer will look like before the lockdowns nationwide are totally lifted. Even so, we can make at least two assumptions related to how the current crisis will shift consumers' demands and needs in regard to foods and beverages.
Protein continues to be a key area of interest among consumers, with protein content driving food choices across a wide range of food and beverage categories
Nutrition is becoming a central pillar to a healthy lifestyle for a growing number of consumers. They are seeking products that not only taste good but also offer additional health value.
It's no secret that candies can deliver a sweet or sour taste experience. Similarly, March proved to be both a sweet and sour month for the National Confectioners Association (NCA).