The morning meal may be regarded as the most important meal of the day, but consumers continue to avoid breakfast. In response, cereal makers have taken steps to stress the convenience of their products.

Changing consumer demands have led snack manufacturers on a long and winding road in recent years—from the low-fat craze of a few years back to the more-indulgent trends of today.

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A variety of hurdles must be overcome in the formulation and scale-up of products matching traditional foods from other countries. A case study of the formulation challenges of one ethnic beverage is provided along with reader service information on citrus and tropical flavors, and sweeteners.

Help for the Lactose Intolerant The May issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance can be eliminated or significantly reduced

A large selection of freeze-dried fruit and citrus flavoring ingredients is offered by Crystals International Inc., which also supplies vegetable powders. The company's continuous-vacuum, low-heat process retains the nutrients, color,

Diversifying breakfast cereals around the globe; a new take on convenience; meal replacement bars for body builders; private label healthfulness; low-carb appeal; candy for the dieter.

An analysis of the menus of 200 top restaurants around the country, as well as a look at 50 trendsetting operators, provides a look at how flavors and ingredients are used to satisfy the continuing evolution of consumer tastes.

Soy sauce's many flavor compounds have led developers to a variety of new uses for a rather old ingredient, while others opt for a more recent flavor enhancing alternative.

Savory snacks around the globe; frozen with flavor; cereal bars go small and add texture; topping the salad; iced coffee syrup; chocolate for dipping.