Caramel colors are among the oldest food colorings, used in the food industry to impart an appealing appearance to food products since the 1800s. Today, caramel colors account for approximately 80% of all color additives used in foods and beverages, appearing in products such as, spirits, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, and even pet foods.
Javo Beverage marks 20 years; looks ahead with custom concentrates, functional extracts, and more
July 2, 2021
Two decades ago before cold brew was even “cool,” Javo Beverage set the standard for cold brew quality, using its proprietary extraction process coupled with a passion for great tasting coffee. Today finds this Vista, Calif., company also playing in other cool categories—such as tea and functional botanical extracts.
Company introduces three new meals as increased long term at-home dining inspires culinary exploration for millions
July 1, 2021
Flavors of Asia come alive with Saffron Road’s newest authentic recipes which combine traditional cooking methods with clean-label, ethically sourced ingredients like humanely raised, antibiotic-free chicken and aromatic long grain jasmine rice.
Hydrosol embraces new slogan to reflect growing capabilities
June 21, 2021
For almost 30 years, Hydrosol has been one of the leading international suppliers of specialty food ingredients system solutions. As it expands its long-term market position in this rapidly growing category, the company builds on its comprehensive knowledge of functional ingredients, industrial production processes, and the challenges of food shelf life and regional eating habits.
Fermented mushroom juice concentrate helps processors clean up the label, reduce sodium
June 16, 2021
This lacto-fermented mushroom juice concentrate offers manufacturers a clean label replacement for less desirable ingredients such as MSG, sodium inosinate and quanylate, and autolyzed yeast extract. Meanwhile, the concentrate delivers a distinctive umami flavor in a variety of applications such as soups, sauces, dips, plant-based meats, flavor systems, and more.
Historically, bakery product developers’ main goal when selecting appropriate leaveners for a specific application was simply to attain a specific desired outcome every single time. Consistency mattered.
The chewy granola bites are gluten-free, non-GMO and trans-fat free
May 11, 2021
Phenolaeis recently introduced First Date’s Date & Oat Bites, a clean label chewy granola product – available for private labeling – with best-in-class ingredients that serve consumers’ unmet wellness needs.
Consumers’ growing interest in cleaner living is broadening and this is raising expectations around what constitutes a “clean label.” In fact, this evolving demand necessitates use of more meaningful storytelling.
CP Kelco launches online resource for innovation and the “Power of Nature”
April 14, 2021
CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, now offers a multi-media resource spotlighting its capabilities in action. Filled with value-creating ideas and nature-powered innovation, "Innovation… Powered by Nature" aims to help manufacturers in the food, beverage, home and personal care segments understand market trends and navigate a changing industry landscape through problem-solving and collaboration.