It is difficult to say when man started spicing breads, but it is known the
Romans used poppy, fennel and cumin seeds, as well as parsley, in their
oven-baked breads. These were possibly the first of what are called the savory
breads.
Why does lowering sodium in processed foods continue to be such a hot-button topic? While salt can enhance flavor in food, excessive sodium intake can have big implications for the nation’s health.
The growing heterogeneous nature in regards to the types of beverages that consumers turn to the world over requires changes in new product portfolios.
Convenience may once have been the calling card of cereals and, specifically, cereal bars, but today’s consumer is more demanding than ever and has come to expect more than simply time savings.
Globally, the markets for products for cardiovascular health, aided by ingredients from phytosterols to omega-3s to grains and hypertensive proteins, show a healthy future.