Prepared Foods

Prepared Foods May 2022 Cover

May 2022

Check out the May 2022 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on trending ingredients for immunity, sugar reduction strategies, the growing popularity of Vietnamese cuisine, and much more.

Cover Story

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The Power of Immunity

Nutritional modulation of the immune system may help reduce or delay the onset of diseases
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David Feder , RDN
April 25, 2022
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According to a 2020 Probiotic Survey by the FMCG Gurus research arm of M&R Insights Ltd., the number of consumers in North American stating that they purchased probiotic products in the 12-month pre-Pandemic period between 2018 and 2020 rose from 45% to 61%.


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Regional, Nuanced Flavor Trends from Vietnam

Consumer expectations for new twists on old favorites allows for creativity in culinary development
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Robert Danhi
May 23, 2022
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The popularity of Vietnamese food and beverages has continued to grow in the US, alongside other Asian cuisine. Enhancing the proverbial “sweet spot” in a trending Vietnamese food by incorporating trusted ingredients can transform a traditional Vietnamese dish into a new variation.



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Sweet Times: New Trends in Sweeteners

Science is helping product developers hit the sugar-reduction sweet spot
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Alexa Bosshardt MPS, RDN
April 25, 2022
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An emerging trend in the world of sweetness is that of “natural browns.” These predominantly nutritive sweeteners include organic and raw sugars that are less processed and align with health- and eco-friendly concerns as perceived by consumers.


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Sugar Reduction Efforts No Longer are Limited to Straight Sugar Replacement

New strategies focus on alternatives, reduced sweetening, and zero-sugar formulation
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May 11, 2022
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In the United States, specifically, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 call for consumers to “limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars” to less than 10% of daily calories. Research shows the top sources of added sugars in the US diet include sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts and sweet snacks, sweetened coffee and tea, and candy.


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Showcasing Salty Snacks Making a Debut in May 2022

This month’s collection includes allergy-friendly options as well as seasoned mini-pretzels
May 18, 2022
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"With trending sweet and savory snacks on the rise, we saw the perfect opportunity to bring a unique twist and seasonal offering to the Club Crisps line," said Zach Wyer, director of brand marketing, Kellogg's Crackers.


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