Vitamin E, and its many forms, is well-known for its antioxidant properties and has been recognized by food formulators as an important addition to their products.
A sampling of specific amino acids and peptides incorporated into products for health-enhancing properties shows these building blocks of protein have far more to offer than basic nutrition.
Nearly 500 global products flaunted their fiber in 2001. From “fiber-fortified” milk powder in Thailand to apricot cookies in France, interest in this ingredient shows we are all just regular folks.
Soy Plant “On Line” in Fall In a press conference held at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., on March 9, it was announced that an array of soy
Vitamins and minerals, long used as healthful fortifiers, will continue to play a role in differentiating products in the marketplace. A mostly sunny future lies ahead for the use of these wellness ingredients.
Even in a recession, the foodservice category is somewhat buffered from tremendous dips—for some, eating out is part of a daily ritual. A dynamic area, the segment reflects an increasingly sophisticated, adventurous diner, attracted not only by traditional fare, but also by ethnically diverse menus.
Companies are both fortifying their products with nutritional lipids and calling attention to them when they are an innate product component. Here is a look at trends tied into several healthful oils, as well as trans-fatty acids.
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