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Prepared Foods April 2021 Cover

April 2021

Check out the April 2021 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on the diversity in today's condiments, the growing interest in nutricosmetics, new beverages for foodservice operators, and much more.

Cover Story

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Catching Up with the Creative Craft of Condiments

Condiments typically feature a supportive flavor, a thickener and/or a liquid, seasoning, and mouthfeel enhancers, all built on a base platform
Hinnerk Von Bargen
April 8, 2021
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Whether a hot condiment such as Tabasco, sriracha, or gochujang gets folded into the coating for hot and “sexy” chips or into a newly crafted fiery dip, or if the goal is a dressing, a splash, or a pour of flavorful expression, condiments are trending big.
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Comforting, Indulgent Bakery Treats Made Better

The ability to deliver satisfying comfort treats with healthful ingredients is getting ample play in bakery
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Devon Gholam, PhD
April 14, 2021
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Consumer interest in comfort foods, especially indulgent foods, is higher than ever. Yet the forces driving that interest are in conjunction with an equally high awareness of the importance of nutrition to health. The two trends need not be in conflict, however. Several strategies already are firmly rooted in formulating better baked goods.
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Increased Frequency of Natural Gums, Hydrocolloids in Food & Beverage Applications

Manufacturers have taken advantage of expanded forms and sources of gums and technology that can increase functional ranges
Deborah Cross
April 14, 2021
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Gums and hydrocolloids are a diverse collection of polysaccharides that create gel-like formations when in contact with moisture. They are extremely versatile, improving texture, mouthfeel, and physical appearance in foods and beverages. Gums can be used to increase viscosity levels or benefit flow. They are especially prized for increasing stability in an ingredient matrix.
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Q&A with David Bezenyei, Columbus Vegetable Oils

Discussing condiment, sauce and dressing trends with a food executive
April 13, 2021
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Prepared Foods talks dips, sauces and condiment trends with David Bezenyei, sales manager, Columbus Vegetable Oils. Based in Des Plaines, Ill., Columbus Vegetable Oils produces a wide range of sauces, dressings, condiments and oils for private label and contract manufacturing customers. Likewise, it supplies a Butcher Boy sauce line to foodservice operators.
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Top Trends in Food: Eat Pretty

Consumers are increasingly selecting food and drinks that support their physical appearance and reduce the effects of aging
Lu Ann Williams
April 12, 2021
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“Eat Pretty” was one of Innova Market Insights Top Trends for 2020, but interest continues to grow for 2021 and beyond. That’s because the “Beauty from Within” concept is taking on a whole new meaning and the food and beverage market continues to see a growing number of launches bordering on the cosmeceutical. 
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Product Makers Pick Fruit to Add Flavor, Health to Formulations

Adding fruit to formulations has become not only easier, but more exciting with the continuously expanding variety of fruits to choose from and the near disappearance of seasonality
Anne-Marie Ramo
March 31, 2021
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Adding fruit to formulations has become not only easier, but more exciting with the continuously expanding variety of fruits to choose from and the near disappearance of seasonality. When it comes to product formulation, developers can choose from a multitude of fruit-derived ingredients and types, including whole or prepped; fresh or frozen; freeze-dried, dehydrated, or puréed; and concentrates, juices, or powders.
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Q&A with Chef Andrew Hunter, Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc.

Discussing Asian flavor and food trends with a corporate executive chef
March 31, 2021
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Prepared Foods talks Asian flavor and food trends with Andrew Hunter, corporate executive chef for Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. Chef Hunter also is head of culinary R&D for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide and executive chef for Niman Ranch.
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Departments

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FORM + FUNCTION

Profiling New Better-For-You Foods, Beverages and Supplements

This month’s collection includes apple cider vinegar gummies, pre-workout supplements and functional chocolate
April 26, 2021
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Flume Formulas LTD, San Francisco, debuted with a new line of botanical supplements to give athletes pre-workout energy and focus, post-workout recovery support, and restorative sleep.
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HITTING THE SHELVES

Salty Snacks Introduced in April 2021

This month’s collection includes soft pretzels, krinkle-cut chips and salted egg chips
April 22, 2021
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Hormel Foods, Austin, Minn., expanded its Hormel Gatherings line with a new Hormel pretzel bites and cheese tray, sold in the grocer’s refrigerated deli section.
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