Breadcrumbs are an important ingredient in the coatings of many frozen foods, but also can assist with other formulation challenges. Industry terminology, ingredient characteristics and uses are discussed.
On first consideration, combining a pair of brands would seem a mutually beneficial arrangement. However, not all of co-branding's results are positive.
Today's consumer clamors for fresh, spicy, bold and adventurous foods. Caribbean cuisine fills the bill while also delivering on many of those food characteristics more often associated with a drab menu: light, low-fat and good-for-you.
Finding Functionality in Fats & Oils
A variety of influential factors shape how and where nutraceuticals are used. The end result is unified global trends in the use and marketing of nutritional and medicinal ingredients.
Ethnicity is key in the foodservice sector, as is competitive pricing. Fruits are on the rise. Desserts are in, and consumers enjoy upscale sandwich breads.
Bite-size varieties begin to permeate the marketplace. A major company reformulates to use canola oil and avoid trans fatty acids. More soy snacks enter the snack psyche.
From in-store bakeries to fast-casual type restaurant bakeries, consumers have many options for purchasing baked goods. However, the careful use of enzymes and emulsifiers in the formulation of frozen dough, par-baked and thaw-and-sell products results in the most premium products.
A milk-based canned beverage from Coca-Cola, and an anchovy-flavored porridge from Quaker Oats. These are not just concepts, but products introduced last year into the global marketplace.
Naturally Red Maintaining the proper shade of red is important in fruit bases, beverages, and confections. In fruit preps, GNT's EXBERRY® Shade “Red,” a natural red made from fruits and